John Narborough
Sir John Narborough | |
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| Born | c. 1640 |
| Died | 1688 (aged ~48) |
| Buried | 51°14′1″N 1°16′1″E / 51.23361°N 1.26694°E |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Sole Bay Actions against the Barbary pirates |
| Other work | Commissioner of the Navy |
Admiral Sir John Narborough (or Narbrough, c. 1640–1688) was an English naval commander. He served with distinction in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and against the pirates of the Barbary Coast. He is also known for leading a poorly understood expedition to Valdivia and Patagonia in 1670–1671. In the 1680s he was involved in the scavenging of wrecked Spanish treasure ships.