George Cockburne

Captain George Cockburne (died 1770) was a naval administrator, who went on to be Comptroller of the Navy.

George Cockburne
Died1770
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Service/branch Royal Navy
RankCaptain

Career

Cockburne was appointed Comptroller of the Navy[1] and promoted to Captain in 1756.[2][3] In 1770, while still comptroller, he stood unsuccessfully in the Scarborough by-election with support from the Marquess of Granby.[4]

Family

He married Lady Caroline Forrester.[5]

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References

Military offices
Preceded by
Digby Dent
Comptroller of the Navy
1756–1770
Succeeded by
Sir Hugh Palliser
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