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Robert Long

By G.

Rear-Admiral Robert Long died 4th *July*, 1771, having been superannuated on the half-pay of rear-admiral some time before his death. His seniority in the navy was dated from 21st March, 1726, and he was posted in the Shoreham. He never was *Sir* Robert. An account of the charity he founded may be seen in the *Commissioners' Reports on Charities*, vol. iii. iv. vi.

Topics: Naval History, Charitable Foundations