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# Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood

(1748–1810)   Politician

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Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood was a politician, best known for *Rambles Of A Naturalist On The Shores And Waters Of The China Sea*.

## Quick Facts About Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood

Born September 26, 1748

Died March 7, 1810

Profession Politician

Notable works Rambles Of A Naturalist On The Shores And Waters Of The China Sea

## About Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood

Vice-Admiral of the Red Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood was a Royal Navy officer who served in the American War of Independence and French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, he joined the British navy at a young age and was promoted to lieutenant during the American War of Independence, where he led a naval brigade at the Battle of Bunker Hill. In the 1780s and 1790s Collingwood participated in the French Revolutionary Wars, during which time he captained several ships and reached the rank of post-captain. He took part in several key naval battles of the time, including the Glorious First of June and the Battle of Cape St. Vincent.

##  Quotes by Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood

> [Before you are five and twenty you must establish a character that will serve you all your life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/cuthbert-collingwood-1st-baron-collingwood/before-you-are-five-and-twenty-you-must-establish-a-character-that/)

Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood

[Character](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/character/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f4/cuthbert-collingwood-1st-baron_character_before-you-are-five-and-twenty-you-must_505013.jpg)

> [Check and restrain anger. Never make any determination until you find it has entirely subsided.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/cuthbert-collingwood-1st-baron-collingwood/check-and-restrain-anger-never-make-any-determination-until-you-find/)

Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood

[Anger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/anger/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/704/cuthbert-collingwood-1st-baron_anger_check-and-restrain-anger-never-make-any_2083406.jpg)

> [I wish you had one of those fairy telescopes that can look into the hearts and souls of people a thousand leagues…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/cuthbert-collingwood-1st-baron-collingwood/i-wish-you-had-one-of-those-fairy-telescopes-that-can-look-into-the/)

Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood

[Fairy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fairy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cba/cuthbert-collingwood-1st-baron_fairy_i-wish-you-had-one-of-those-fairy-telesc_2910302.jpg)

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