Siege of Calcutt2 January 1756
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
Historical person
Charles Watson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Watson, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
2 records1756–17562 events1 places
Chronological biography
1756
Siege of Calcutta2 January 1756
Commands the fleet which transports Clives forces to relieve Calcutta
Titles and roles
Admiral
Record provenance
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