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Donald Campbell (1788–1856) was a

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officer who commanded the

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Naval career

Born the eldest son of Colin Campbell of Auchendoun,

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, Campbell joined the

on 4 June 1791.O'Byrne He became commander of the

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HMS ''Tobago'' in February 1805, the

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HMS ''Lily'' in September 1805 and the

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HMS ''Pert'' in May 1807. He went on to be command the sloop

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in September 1809, the sloop HMS ''Port d'Espagne'' in April 1810 and the

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HMS ''Rosamond'' in September 1810. He became commander-in-chief of the

in 1818 and Inspecting-Commander in the

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in 1822 before retiring in 1832.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Campbell, Donald Royal Navy rear admirals 1788 births 1856 deaths