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Arthur Phillip
Description
Captain Arthur Phillip (1738-1814) was born in London and trained as an officer in the Royal Navy from 1755. He made post-captain in 1781 and was chosen to lead the First Fleet to settle Botany Bay in 1786. However, Phillip chose to settle at Sydney Cove, in Port Jackson, after finding original site unsuitable. He served as Governor of the infant colony until December 1792, when he returned to England for medical treatment. Phillip returned to naval service in 1796, rising to the rank of Admiral by his death in 1814.
Place of birth
London, England
Born in London, 1738
Place of death
Bath, England
Date of birth
11/10/1738
Date of death
31/08/1814
Died in 1814
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