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 Cambridge, He was a man of uncommon learning, generosity, and politeness. He was the author of the "Memorials of Godliness." and had a considerable share in the "Sabbatum Redivivum" of Daniel Cawdrey. He died 25th December, 1647.

[See "Granger's Biographical History."]

EDWARD PELLEW,

VISCOUNT EXMOUTH, ADMIRAL,

Though a Cornishman by descent, was a Kentish man by birth. He was born at Dover in 1757, and spent the earlier years of his life in that town. He entered the navy before he was fourteen, and his first cruise was in the Juno to take possession of the Falkland Islands. He first gained distinction by his conduct on board the Carlton schooner in the battle on Lake Champlain in 1776. During the war with France which began in 1793 he held very important commands, in all of which he achieved the most signal success. In recognition of his services he was raised to the rank of Admiral, and elevated to the Peerage by the title of Baron Exmouth. He held for some time the chief command on the East Indian station, and in 1816 was employed to enforce the terms dictated by the British Government against the Dey of Algiers. For this service he was created a Viscount, and on the death of Sir Thomas Duckworth, appointed to the chief command of the fleet at Plymouth, which he held till 1821. He died in January, 1833. He was not only a brave and skilful, but a high minded and philanthropic Edward Pellew