English Royal Navy Admiral. He saw service in the English Civil War, and the Second and Third Anglo-Dutch Wars. A Royalist during the English Civil War, he returned to service after the Restoration and eventually rose to the rank of Admiral after serving under some of the most distinguished military figures of the era, including Prince Rupert of the Rhine. During his naval career, he commanded the HMS Dover, HMS Plymouth, HMS Foresight, HMS Lion, HMS Rainbow, and HMS St Andrew. He saw action at the Battle of Lowestoft (June 13, 1665), the Four Days Battle (June 1-4, 1666), and St. James's Day Battle (July 25, 1666). In 1673 he was created a baronet for his services. He retired in 1678 and lived out the remainder of his life at his estate in Somerleyton, England.
English Royal Navy Admiral. He saw service in the English Civil War, and the Second and Third Anglo-Dutch Wars. A Royalist during the English Civil War, he returned to service after the Restoration and eventually rose to the rank of Admiral after serving under some of the most distinguished military figures of the era, including Prince Rupert of the Rhine. During his naval career, he commanded the HMS Dover, HMS Plymouth, HMS Foresight, HMS Lion, HMS Rainbow, and HMS St Andrew. He saw action at the Battle of Lowestoft (June 13, 1665), the Four Days Battle (June 1-4, 1666), and St. James's Day Battle (July 25, 1666). In 1673 he was created a baronet for his services. He retired in 1678 and lived out the remainder of his life at his estate in Somerleyton, England.
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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Near this place lies interred Sir Thomas Allin, Bart., Whose unshaken Fidelity to His Sovereign Charles ye Second Was rewarded with many Marks of His Royal Favor. Having had the Honour of serving Him, As Admiral in His Fleets, In the British & Mediterranean Seas, Controller of the Navy, Capt. of Sandgate Castle, And Master of the Trinity House. He died in 1686, in ye 73rd Year of His Age.
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