Royal Naval Biography/Rodney, Robert
HON. ROBERT RODNEY.
[Post-Captain of 1813.]
Fourth son of George, second Lord Rodney, by Anne, daughter of the Hon. Thomas Harley, son of Edward, third Earl of Oxford. He was born May 14, 1786; made lieutenant Aug. 15, 1806; and advanced to the rank of commander early in 1811. His post commission bears date Feb. 22, 1813.
Captain Rodney married, July 20, 1819, Anne, youngest daughter and co-heiress of Thomas Dennett, of Lock Ashurst, co. Sussex, Esq. He became a widower Feb. 24, 1824; and died, in command of the Dryad frigate, July 20, 1826.