George Carew (admiral)

For other people with the same name, see George Carew (disambiguation).

Vice-Admiral Sir

George Carew
Sir George Carew (1504–1545)
(Circle of) Hans Holbein the Younger
Bornc. 1504
Preston, Devon
Died(1545-07-19)19 July 1545, aged c. 41
Portsmouth Harbour, Battle of the Solent
Allegiance
BranchArmy, Navy
Spouses
  • Thomasine Pollard
  • Mary Norris

Vice-Admiral, Sir George Carew (c. 1504 – 19 July 1545) was an English soldier, admiral and adventurer during the reign of King Henry VIII who died in the sinking of the Royal Navy flagship Mary Rose at the Battle of the Solent during an attempted French invasion in the Italian War of 1542–1546. Scion of a controversial and dramatic family, Carew had a wild youth and explored widely, being arrested several times for associating with rebellious vassals of the king. Carew successfully tamed this nature in his later years, during which he became a trusted advisor and military officer in the King's service.

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