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Gambier James
(1756–1833)
1st Baron Gambier, English admiral, was born in the Bahamas, while his father John Gambier was Lieutenant Governor of the Bahamas. He entered the navy list in 1767 as a midshipman on board the Yarmouth, commanded by his uncle, and family interests gained him rapid promotion. By the age of 22, Gambier was promoted to Post-Captain and appointed to... More...
Belgium, 1964, Admiral Gambier and J. Q. Adams after signing treaty