Birth of Edward Vernon
Birth of Edward Vernon
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Edward Vernon Biography and Timeline
Follow Edward Vernon through 8 dated historical records for England.
Edward Vernon, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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1684–1757Years on this page
1684
1739
Battle of Portobello
Seizes the Spanish stronghold of Portobello, Panama
Role range: 1739-1743
Capture of Portobello
Captures Portobello from the Spanish with just 6 ships
Role range: 1739-1743
Admiral
British forces capture Portobelo during the War of Jenkins Ear
Role range: 1739-1748 – 1739-1742
1740
Capture of Chagres
Captures Chagres from the Spanish
Role range: 1739-1743
1745
Admiral
Appointed Admiral of the White
1746
Dismissal
Cashiered for exposing abuses in the Navy in Parliament
1757
Death of Edward Vernon
Death of Edward Vernon
Records, sources and methodology
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