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The date of birth of Captain F.R.M. Crozier R.N.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2009

R. J. Campbell*
Affiliation:
Lyndwood, Church Hill, West Monkton, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8QZ

Abstract

The generally accepted date of birth of F.R.M. Crozier is 17 September 1796. On the basis of a fresh scrutiny of the evidence, it is suggested that 16 August 1796 is more probable.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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