Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Robert Holmes Biography and Timeline

Follow Robert Holmes through 4 dated historical records for England.

Robert Holmes, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1664–1672Years on this page

1664

Capture of Cabo Corso

Admiral · Gold Coast · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Rivalry

Seizes Dutch positions on the Gold Coast during English attacks on Dutch trade.

Role range: 1622-1692

West Africa Raids

Admiral · Guinea Coast · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Rivalry

Captures Dutch West India Company posts and ships on the West African coast.

Role range: 1622-1692

1665

Battle of Lowestoft

Captain · Lowestoft · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Serves in the English fleet during the campaign that opens the war.

Role range: 1665-1667 – 1622-1692

1672

Declaration of War

Admiral · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 3rd

Attacks the Dutch Smyrna convoy, but it escapes

Role range: 1672-1674

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