Saumarez

Saumarez, JAMES, BARON DE, Admiral (1757-1836), first distinguished himself in the attack on Charleston (1776), and was twice promoted for bravery. His capture of a French frigate. (1782) brought him knighthood. He was second in command at the battle of the Nile, gained a great victory off Cadiz in 1801, and commanded the Baltic fleet. in 1809. In 1831 he was made Vice-Admiral of England.