Hood, ROBIN

English outlaw and legendary hero, celebrated in ballads since ab. 1375; not identified, and probably mythical. Hood, SAMUEL, R.N., 1724-1816. Naval tactician, distinguished in wars with France; Baronet 1778, Rear-admiral 1780, M.P. 1784, Viscount 1796.-His brother, ALEXANDER, 1727-1814, won similar succe es, becoming Admiral 1780, Baron Bridport 1796, and Viscount 1800.