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Thomas Smith

British admiral and colonial governor

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Born: 1707
Died: August 28, 1762
Birthplace: England
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupation: naval officer
Positions held: governor
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Admiral of the Blue Thomas Smith was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator, credited with the invention of the divisional system that remains in use in the British navy. He served as Commander-in-Chief, North Sea, Commander-in-Chief, Leith and Commander-in-Chief, the Downs.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Thomas
Family name: Smith
Military, police or special rank: admiral(since 1757)
vice admiral(since 1748)
rear admiral(since 1747)
captain(since 1730)
Military branch: Royal Navy
Name in native language: Thomas Smith

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