Peircy Brett
Royal Navy admiral (1709-1781)
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Summary
Peircy Brett was born on January 1, 1709[1]. He died on October 14, 1781[2]. He worked as a politician[3] and naval officer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Child: Henrietta Brett[6]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[7]
- Position held: member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[8], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[9], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[10], First Sea Lord[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[13]
- Commons category: Peircy Brett[14]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[15], vice admiral[16], rear admiral[17], captain[18]
- Participated in conflict: Jacobite rising of 1745[19]
- Family name: Brett[20]
- Given name: Peircy[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
Why It Matters
Peircy Brett is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
What did Peircy Brett do for work?
Peircy Brett worked as a politician[3] and naval officer[4].