Parker, Sir Hyde

Parker, Sir Hyde
(1739-1807)
   Second son of Vice-Admiral Sir Hyde Parker. Born in England. Served in the navy under his father. In 1757 became lieutenant, and in 1763 commanded the Baleine. In 1766 transferred to the Hussar, and served under Lord Hood on the North American station until 1770; served with Howe at New York; Rhode Island in 1778; and in 1779 convoyed the troops to Savannah; knighted for his services, 1779; commander-in-chief at Jamaica, 1796-1800; promoted rear-admiral of the Red in 1799; commanded the fleet which attacked Copenhagen in 1807.
   Index: Bk In command of expedition to the Baltic, 24; signals Nelson at Copenhagen to leave off action, 28.
   Bib.: Dict. Nat. Biog.

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