Pulteney Malcolm
Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm GCB GCMG (1768–1838) was a British naval officer. He was born at Douglan, near Langholm, Scotland, on 20 February 1768, the third son of George Malcolm of Burnfoot, Langholm, in Dumfriesshire, and his wife Margaret, the sister of Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley. His brothers were Sir James Malcolm, Sir John Malcolm, and Sir Charles Malcolm.
Read more about Pulteney Malcolm: 1778–1793, Midshipman To Lieutenant, 1794–1804, Post-Captain, 1804–1805, Battle of Trafalgar, 1806–1816, Captain To Rear-admiral, 1816–1838, Commander-in-chief, Personal Life, Memorials
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