Naval officer. 1799, in command of the Sanspareil, was crippled in an accident, and rendered unfit for active service. RN Lieut-Governor of Greenwich Hospital, 1809 until his death.
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Captain William Browell
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Greenwich Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground
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