Rodney, George Brydges, Baron

(1718-1792). Born in Walton-upon-Thames, England. Educated at Harrow School. Entered the navy; promoted lieutenant, 1739, and captain, 1742. In 1748 appointed governor and commander-in-chief of the station of Newfoundland; in 1759 rear-admiral; in 1761 commander-in-chief of Barbados and the Windward Islands, and captured St. Pierre, Grenada, and St. Lucia; vice-admiral, 1762; made a baronet, 1764; master of Green wich Hospital, 1765; admiral, 1779. On Jan. 16, 1780, won the battle of St. Vincent. Index : Hd His victory over French and Spanish fleets, 189. Dr His great victory in West Indies, 195. Bib. : Dict. Nat. Biog.