Robert Holmes Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robert Holmes, based on 4 World History Database records associated with England.

4 records1664–16724 events3 places

Chronological biography

1664

Capture of Cabo Corso1664

Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Rivalry · Admiral · Gold Coast

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

West Africa Raids1664

Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Rivalry · Admiral · Guinea Coast

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

1665

Battle of Lowestoft13 June 1665

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

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

1672

Declaration of War13 March 1672

Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 3rd · Admiral

Attacks the Dutch Smyrna convoy, but it escapes

Titles and roles

Admiral · Captain

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.