1. Charles Stirling was a vice-admiral in the British Royal Navy.
14 Facts About Charles Stirling
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Charles Stirling immediately arranged for his nephew James to transfer to his ship as a midshipman.
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James Charles Stirling would remain under his uncle's command until 1808, and would be enormously influenced by his uncle, both professionally and personally.
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On 22 July 1805, Charles Stirling took part in the Battle of Cape Finisterre under Sir Robert Calder, during which his squadron attacked the combined French and Spanish fleets off Cape Finisterre.
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Charles Stirling was later praised in both Houses of Parliament and in the British press for his good judgement.
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Shortly after the capture of Montevideo, Charles Stirling was relieved and ordered to take up the office of naval Commander-in-Chief at the Cape of Good Hope Station.
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Charles Stirling was recalled to London after about five months.
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Charles Stirling received a sword with "gallant and meritorious conduct at the capture of the Fortress of Monte Video" inscribed on the hilt.
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Charles Stirling took an extended period of leave, but in October 1811 returned to active service to take up an appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Jamaica Station.
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In June 1813 Charles Stirling was relieved and ordered to return to London.
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Charles Stirling was retired on half pay, and barred from further promotion.
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Charles Stirling's wife died on 25 March 1825 at Woburn Farm, Chertsey, Surrey.
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Charles Stirling was reported as seriously ill in September 1833, and he died at Woburn Farm on 7 November 1833.
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Charles Stirling appears as a character in the book Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian.