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John Orde was born in Morpeth on 22 Dec 1751 and died on 19 Feb 1824. He served in the Royal Navy.

He married Margaret Stephens on 8 Feb 1781.

Honors:

Baronet on 27 Jul 1790

Ranks:

Entered Navy (1766)
Capt (1778)
RAdm W (1795)
VAdm B (1799)
VAdm W (1801)
Adm B (1805)
Adm W (1809)

Notes:

Son of John and Anne Orde.

• Governor of Dominica (1783–1792)
• Promoted directly to Rear-Admiral of the White from Post Captain
• Promoted directly to Vice-Admiral of the Blue from Rear-Admiral of the White
• Challenged Lord St. Vincent to a duel (1799).
• MP for Yarmouth (1807–1812)