Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, 1st Baronet KCB (/ˈbrʊk/; 9 September 1776 – 2 January 1841) was a British naval officer who served with distinction in the...
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Sir Philip Broke (1776–1841) was a Royal Navy officer, captain of HMS Shannon when she defeated USS Chesapeake. Philip Broke may also refer to: Philip...
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British Royal Navy officer. Broke-Middleton was the second son of Sir Philip Broke, 1st Baronet, and Louisa Middleton. He entered the Royal Navy as a...
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of Philip Bowes Broke and the younger brother of Rear-Admiral Sir Philip Broke, 1st Baronet. After service during the Battle of Castricum, Broke fought...
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Anthony Hopkins (redirect from Sir Philip Antony Hopkins)
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins CBE (born 31 December 1937) is a Welsh actor. One of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actors, he is known for his performances...
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for Philip Broke, a Rear-Admiral of the Royal Navy. He was the grandson of Robert Broke, nephew of Sir Robert Broke, 1st Baronet, of Nacton (see Broke Baronets)...
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HMS Shannon, a 38-gun frigate on which he served as midshipman under Sir Philip Broke. The island is also home to many different types of animals such as...
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Anne Broke, eldest daughter of Captain Charles Acton Vere-Broke, and the granddaughter of another Royal Navy officer, Admiral Sir Philip Broke, "Broke of...
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put to sea to meet the waiting HMS Shannon, commanded by Captain Philip Broke. Broke had issued a written challenge to Chesapeake's commander, but Chesapeake...
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Trafalgar. Under the command of Captain John Bastard, Africa was part of Sir Philip Broke's squadron that pursued but ultimately failed to catch USS Constitution...
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