Sir Michael Seymour, 1st Baronet

Sir Michael Seymour, KCB, (* 1768, † July 9, 1834 in Rio de Janeiro), the Irish branch of the Seymours, was - like so many of that name - British naval officer.

Life

Michael Seymour distinguished himself especially in the last decade of the 18th century and lost as a lieutenant aboard HMS Marlborough in Howe's victory over the French on June 1, 1794 an arm ( see Battle on 13 Glorious First ).

Between 1796 and 1810 he was captain of the Spitfire and then the amethyst. He brought in the channel on a considerable number of French prizes. In 1832 he was appointed Rear Admiral of the Blue Fleet (Rear Admiral of the Blue ) and died two years later as commander of the South American station. He was buried in the English cemetery in Rio de Janeiro. A plaque located in the St Ann 's Church in Portsmouth.

Michael Seymour in 1809 by George III. collected at the Baronet and 1815 appointed Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.

His eldest son, John Hobart Culme - Seymour (1800-1880), who succeeded him in the baronetcy, became a pastor. His second son, Michael Seymour (1802-1887) accompanied his father into the Navy and became admiral. Another son, Richard Seymour, also became a pastor. The only child of Reverend John Hobart Culme - Seymour, Michael Culme - Seymour (1836-1920), 3rd Baronet, naval officer and admiral again. His son Michael, the fourth Baronet, was also Admiral. Richard Seymour's son was Admiral of the Fleet Sir Edward Hobart Seymour (1840-1929), Commander in Chief of the British Far East Fleet.