John Mennes Military person
Vice Admiral Sir John Mennes, also spelled Mennis, (1 March 1599 – 18 February 1671) was an English naval officer who went on to be Controller of the Navy. He was also considered a wit. His comic and satirical verses, written in correspondence with James Smith, were published in 1656. He figures prominently in the Diary of Samuel Pepys; Pepys who reported directly to Mennes thought him an incompetent civil servant but a delightful social companion.
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| allegiance | England |
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| military command | HMS Victory HMS Adventure HMS Vanguard HMS Garland HMS Convertine HMS Nonsuch HMS Red Lion |