Birthdate: January 9, 1735
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Meaford Hall, Staffordshire, England
Died: March 14, 1823
Admiral of the Fleet John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent, was a distinguished British Royal Navy officer and politician who played a significant role in various conflicts including the Seven Years’ War, American War of Independence, and French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Known for his victory at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, he was a respected administrator and naval reformer. His strict discipline and innovative reforms improved fleet efficiency and training, leaving a lasting impact on naval history as an organizer of victories and mentor to dedicated officers.
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