Sir John Mennes
Royal Navy admiral (1599-1671)
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Summary
Sir John Mennes was born on March 1, 1599[1], in Sandwich[2]. He died on February 18, 1671[3], in London[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Olave Hart Street[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[8]
- Position held: Comptroller of the Navy[9], governor[10]
- Educated at: Corpus Christi College[11]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[14]
- Commons category: Sir John Mennes[15]
- Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[16]
- Family name: Mennes[17]
- Given name: John[18]
- Allegiance: England[19]
- Depicted by: Sir John Mennes[20], Sir John Mennes (1599-1671)[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], Men of Kent and Kentishmen[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Commons Creator page: John Mennes[25]
- P14608: 119250446[26]
FAQs
Where was Sir John Mennes born?
Sir John Mennes's place of birth was Sandwich[2].
Where did Sir John Mennes die?
Sir John Mennes died in London[4].
What did Sir John Mennes do for work?
Sir John Mennes worked as a naval officer[5].
Where did Sir John Mennes go to school?
Sir John Mennes was educated at Corpus Christi College[11].
What awards did Sir John Mennes receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[12].