Rear-Admiral Sir Hovenden Walker (1656 or 1666 – 1725 or 1728) was a British naval officer noted for, during Queen Anne's War, having led an abortive...
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can also be used as a given name: Hovenden Hely (1823–1872), Australian explorer and politician Sir Hovenden Walker (1656/66–1725/28), British naval officer...
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Quebec expedition (1711) (redirect from The Walker Expedition to Quebec)
policy, emphasizing strength at sea. The expedition's leaders, Admiral Hovenden Walker and Brigadier-General John Hill, were chosen for their politics and...
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Sept-Rivières Regional County Municipality. The eponymous Lake Walker, named after Hovenden Walker, is about 33 kilometres (21 mi) long and has steep rock walls...
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ships of the line and transports carrying 5,000 troops led by Admiral Hovenden Walker arrived at Boston in June, doubling the town's population and greatly...
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Canadian painter Hoss Walker (1904–1984), American baseball player Hovenden Walker (1656–1728), British naval officer Hub Walker (1906–1982), American...
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Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, after bad weather had sunk a British fleet commanded by Hovenden Walker. The church was largely destroyed by the British bombardment that preceded...
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Military offices Preceded by Vacant (Last held by Sir Hovenden Walker) Commander-in-Chief, Jamaica Station 1720 Succeeded by Vacant (Next held by Francis...
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and obey his orders until he was shouted down by Rear Admiral Sir Hovenden Walker, who had thrown in with the putschists. At Granville Bastion, Col....
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down the White House, during the War of 1812 (as major-general) Sir Hovenden Walker (1656/1666–1725/1728), Royal Navy officer Lenny Abrahamson, Oscar-nominated...
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