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William Taylor
William Taylor may refer to: Military * William Taylor (Royal Navy officer, born 1760) (1760–1842), British naval officer *William P. Taylor (Virginian) (1778–1834), American lawyer and militia Brigadier General * William Rogers Taylor (1811–1889), U.S. Rear Admiral * William G. Taylor (1829–1910), American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient *William Taylor (Alamo defender) (fl. 1836), fatality at the Battle of the Alamo * William Taylor (Medal of Honor) (1836–1902), Union Army soldier and officer during the American Civil War * William Taylor (Royal Navy officer, born 1908) (William Horace Taylor, 1908–1999), British recipient of the George Cross *William D. Taylor (general), United States Army general Political figures Australia *William Taylor (New South Wales politician) (1862–1922), member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly * William Taylor (Tasmanian politician) (1894–1964), member of the Tasmanian Parliament *William Taylor (Victorian politician) (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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William Taylor (Royal Navy Officer, Born 1760)
William Taylor (1760 – 19 July 1842) was an officer in the Royal Navy who served during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Entering the navy early in his life, Taylor served as a midshipman on Cook's third voyage of discovery. He was promoted shortly after his return to England and commanded ships during the American War of Independence. In common with other officers, he struggled to find employment during the years of peace, but was given a ship to command for a few years in 1788. He was on bad terms with his lieutenant however, and a court-martial ensued. Taylor returned to an active career on the outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars, still commanding small ships and escorting trade. Promoted to post captain in 1793, he moved to command several frigates in British waters, or as far afield as North America. His later service was on the African coast, where he took part in the capture of Gorée in 1801, and in the Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |