Alexander Colville 7th Lord Colville of Culross Military person

Vice-Admiral Alexander Colville, 7th Lord of Culross (also spelled Colvill) (28 February 1717 – 21 May 1770) served as the Commodore and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Ship's and Vessels in North America from 1757 to 1762. Colville is known for his well-preserved series of detailed, well written, letters to various other military leaders, his family, the King, and other influential people. These letters have provided more historical information about that time period than many other forms available. His writing was so prolific, that many of his letters can still be found in antique shops from London, to Halifax to New York City. He is a poorly remembered, but important, contributor to the UK control of the North American seas and the battles of the Seven Years' War.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 28, 1717
Birth place
Dundee , Scotland
Date of deathMay 21, 1770
Place of death
Scotland

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military operations
War of Jenkins' Ear
Seven Years' War
military command
HMS Leopard
HMS Northumberland
North American Station
Plymouth Command

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