George Parker (Royal Navy officer)

Admiral Sir George Parker, KCB (1767 – 24 December 1847) was a British Royal Navy officer. He was born the son of George Parker and the nephew of Admiral Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet. He joined the Royal Navy in 1773 under the patronage of his uncle and served throughout the American War of Independence. His uncle then promoted him to lieutenant (at the age of 15) in 1782. He was promoted Rear-Admiral on 4 June 1814, Vice-Admiral on 19 July 1821 and full Admiral on 10 January 1837. His investment as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) took place on 12 June 1833.

George Parker (Royal Navy officer)

Admiral Sir George Parker, KCB (1767 – 24 December 1847) was a British Royal Navy officer. He was born the son of George Parker and the nephew of Admiral Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet. He joined the Royal Navy in 1773 under the patronage of his uncle and served throughout the American War of Independence. His uncle then promoted him to lieutenant (at the age of 15) in 1782. He was promoted Rear-Admiral on 4 June 1814, Vice-Admiral on 19 July 1821 and full Admiral on 10 January 1837. His investment as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) took place on 12 June 1833.