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George Rooke

English naval commander

b. 1650 CE – d. 1709 CE World The Atlantic Lands

Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Rooke (1650 – January 24, 1709) is an English naval commander.

He is known for his service in the wars against France and particularly remembered today for his victory at Vigo Bay and for capturing Gibraltar for the British in 1704.

Moran, J. (2017). George Rooke. History Atlas. Retrieved 13 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/george-rooke/

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