George Johnstone Hope
Sir George Johnstone Hope | |
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Rear-Admiral Sir George Johnstone Hope KCB | |
| Born | 6 July 1767 |
| Died | 2 May 1818 (aged 50) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1781-1818 |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral of the White |
| Commands | HMS Defence |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | KCB Commander of the Order of the Sword |
| Other work | Member of Parliament |
Rear-Admiral Sir George Johnstone Hope, KCB, KSO (6 July 1767 – 2 May 1818) was a British naval officer, who served with distinction in the Royal Navy throughout the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, including service at the Battle of Trafalgar. A close personal friend of Admiral Nelson, he received many honours following the battle, and later served as a Lord of the Admiralty.