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302:, afterwards a Vice-Admiral, a commander whose memory is still highly celebrated and cherished by the profession, in travelling through Mr. Hood's village of Butleigh, which afforded neither the means of repairing the damage, so as to enable the stranger for many hours to pursue his journey, nor any public place of accommodation in which he might pass the night. The vicar, however, presently appeared, with a hearty invitation to the parsonage, which was gladly accepted, and there entertained his unexpected guest with his best hospitalities. In the morning, when Mr. Smith was about to take his leave, he said, "Mr. Hood, you have two sons; would either of them like to go with me to sea?" It was first proposed to Samuel, the elder, who declined; but Alexander with cheerful eagerness accepted it, and, shortly after, joined his new patron. Returning for a time, about twelve months after, his brother Samuel was so well pleased with his report, that he also became desirous of entering the service, as he presently did, under the same favourable auspices; and it thus happened that, though the elder brother, he became, in after life, the younger Admiral. 832:
of Devon, where he Continued to Preach the Doctrine of his blessed Redeemer with unremitting Zeal and Purity to a very late Period of his Life which ended June 28th 1777. He died in the 85th Year of his Age. Piety, Benevolence & Learning, distinguished his Character, his Example taught what He preached, for He always practised what he taught. Here also lie MARY his faithful Wife, who died Oct. 10th 1766, Aged 66 years and Mary, Richard and John three of their Children who all died very young. Likewise the Remains of the Revd Arthur William Hood Doctor of Divinity and a Prebendary of the Church of Wells, Who succeeded his worthy Father in this Vicarage in 1765 piously followed his Example and Precepts, and he died Novr 23rd 1768 aged 38 years. Also to the Memory of Anne Daughter of the Revd. Saml. Hood who died April 1796
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Near this place lie the remains of the Revd. SAMUEL HOOD M. A. who was Vicar of this Parish, with Balstonsbury united 38 years and a Prebendary of the Cathedral Church of Wells. He was presented to the Vicarage of Thorncombe in 1761, and to the Rectory of Holcombe Burnel in 1765, both in the County
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For His Bravery, for his Abilities For his Achievements in his Profession For his Attachment to his King, and his Country, Consult the annals of the British Navy, Where they are written in Indelible Characters. Let this Monument record his private virtues. He was a sincere and pious Christian, A
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faithful and Affectionate Husband, A Warm and Steady Friend to Merit Benevolent to the Brave and Virtuous in Distress: Kind to his Domestics and Dependents, The Patron of unprotected Youth, The Poor Man's Benefactor, the Seamens' Friend, Beloved, Revered, and Deplored by All
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To the breaking down of a carriage our naval history owes two of its most illustrious ornaments, and the offspring of a retired country clergyman two seats in the upper House of Parliament. The mischance occurred to
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and captured three ships. He was much criticized in the navy for his failure to win a more decisive victory. However the British public considered the battle a great victory and his peerage was made
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that followed the battle, although adverse popular feeling was aroused by the course which Hood took in Keppel's defence, his conduct does not seem to have injured his professional career.
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in the following year, and on the occasion of the Spanish Armament in 1790 flew his flag again for a short time. On 22 October 1790 he was a member of the court that acquitted
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Samuel Hood (1715–1805) was the son of Alexander Hood (c.1675 – 1756) of Mosterton, buried at Netherbury, elder brother of Rev. Samuel Hood (1689–1777), Vicar of Butleigh
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Montague-Smith, P.W. (ed.), Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, Kelly's Directories Ltd, Kingston-upon-Thames, 1968 , p.174 (Viscount Bridport)
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in Sicily, sold Cricket House and its estate in 1898 to the chocolate manufacturer Francis Fry (d.1918), the estate having become heavily mortgaged.
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of equal force, which had been captured by the French in 1756. For the remainder of the war, from 1761 to 1763, he was captain of
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afloat save at such critical times as that of the Irish expedition in 1797. He was about to put to sea when the
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Secondly in 1788 to Mary Sophia Bray (d.1831), only daughter and heiress of Thomas Bray of Edmonton, Middlesex.
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David R. Fisher, biography of "Hood, Sir Alexander (1726–1814), of Cricket St. Thomas, Som.", published in
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From this time forward Hood was in continuous employment afloat and ashore. In 1778 he was appointed to
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Monument to Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport, Cricket St Thomas Church, Somerset, designed by Sir
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He was buried in Cricket St Thomas Church, where survives his monument designed by his friend Sir
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One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the
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Firstly in 1758 to Maria West (c.1726-1786), known as "Molly", a daughter of the Reverend
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Henceforth Hood was practically in independent command. On 23 June 1795, with his flag in
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Per a letter from Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport detailing his ancestry
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of Rear-Admiral Saunders, under whom Hood had served as a lieutenant), then in the
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Captain Alexander Hood, in 1759, inserted is the scene where Hood recaptured
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He was a younger son of the Rev. Samuel Hood (1691/2 – 1777), Vicar of
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Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for English constituencies
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From 1795 until Hood's retirement in 1800, he was commander of the
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Cricket House, built in 1786 by Admiral Hood to the design of Sir
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He died without issue on 2 May 1814 when the Viscountcy in the
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Alexander entered the navy in January 1741 and was appointed
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attached to the house was later turned into a parrot house.
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Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (British Army officer)
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Alexander Hood at Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
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Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport, 3rd Baron Bridport
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Azure, a fret argent on a chief or three crescents sable
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Marble memorial with a grey marble surround inscribed:
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Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte
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Royal Navy personnel of the French Revolutionary Wars
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The story of his entry into the navy is recounted by
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contributions in Parliament by the Viscount Bridport
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Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain
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William Nelson, 1st Earl Nelson, 2nd Duke of Bronte
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His Irish barony passed by 645:, of Stowe, Buckinghamshire, and sister of 459: 1507:Knights Companion of the Order of the Bath 502:(100), he was third in command to Admiral 44: 19:For the British soldier and courtier, see 1512:Viscounts in the Peerage of Great Britain 1140:Sir John Soane's Museum Collection Online 1062:See monuments in Cricket St Thomas Church 941: 939: 937: 935: 845:Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage 1004: 958: 718:(1758–1805). Samuel and Charlotte's son 678: 597: 370: 225: 1099:"Sir Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport" 674: 593: 1527:Peers of Ireland created by George III 1474: 1113:"Sir Alexander Hood Viscount Bridport" 1074:"Sir Alexander Hood Viscount Bridport" 976: 932: 923: 921: 919: 917: 915: 913: 911: 909: 907: 729: 536:against the French under Rear Admiral 710:(1787–1873), daughter and heiress of 689:A Cornish Chough resting on an anchor 491:in 1793 he went to sea again. In the 367:Great Britain in the Seven Years' War 192:Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport 1184:1799, J. Gold, London. (reissued by 904: 820:Baptised 1691 South Perrott, Dorset 647:Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham 584:John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent 452:, he took part in Howe's relief of 360: 13: 1200: 964:Bridport, Alexander Hood, Viscount 14: 1543: 1216: 390:on 20 November 1759, and in 1761 983:Joslin, Litherland and Simpkin. 946: 782:in the Royal Navy, famous for a 755:portrayed Hood in the 1984 film 538:Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse 1144: 1105: 1066: 1055: 1046: 1021: 1010: 704:Samuel Hood, 2nd Baron Bridport 643:Sir Richard Temple, 3rd Baronet 609:In 1786 he built the surviving 176:Knight of the Order of the Bath 1176:Naval History of Great Britain 895: 884: 875: 850: 838: 823: 814: 805: 487:. 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Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (British Army officer)
The Right Honourable

Great Britain
Royal Navy
Admiral
HMS Prince
HMS Minerva
HMS Africa
HMS Robust
Channel Fleet
Seven Years' War
American Revolutionary War
French Revolutionary Wars
Knight of the Order of the Bath
Naval Gold Medal
Admiral
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Cricket St Thomas
officer
Royal Navy
French Revolutionary Wars
Napoleonic Wars

Butleigh
prebendary
Wells Cathedral
Devon
Esquire
Beaminster

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