Richard Lestock
Richard Lestock | |
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| Born | 22 February 1679 |
| Died | 17 December 1746 (aged 67) Possibly either Portsmouth or London |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1701–1746 |
| Rank | Admiral of the Blue |
| Commands | HMS Vulture HMS Fowey HMS Weymouth HMS Panther HMS Princess Amelia HMS Royal Oak HMS Kingston HMS Somerset HMS Grafton HMS Boyne HMS Neptune Portsmouth Station Mediterranean Fleet |
| Conflicts | Battle of Vélez-Málaga Battle of Toulon (1707) Battle of Cape Passaro Battle of Cartagena de Indias Battle of Toulon (1744) |
Admiral Richard Lestock (22 February 1679 – 17 December 1746) was a Royal Navy officer who rose to the rank of admiral. He fought in a number of battles, and was a controversial figure, most remembered for his part in the defeat at the Battle of Toulon, and the subsequent court-martial.