George Ayscue
Sir George Ayscue | |
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Admiral Sir George Ayscue by Sir Peter Lely, painted 1665–1666, part of the Flagmen of Lowestoft series. | |
| Born | 1616 |
| Died | 5 April 1672 (aged 55–56) |
| Buried | St Margaret's Church, Westminster, England |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of England |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1646–1672 |
| Rank | Admiral of the White |
| Commands | Admiral of the Irish Seas |
| Conflicts | Battle of Plymouth Battle of Lowestoft Four Days' Battle |
Admiral Sir George Ayscue (c. 1616 – 5 April 1672) was an English naval officer who served in the English Civil War and the Anglo-Dutch Wars who rose to the rank of Admiral of the White. He also served as Governor of the Isles of Scilly (1647) and as Governor of Barbados (1650–1652).