Description: (Navy Admiral)
Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke, was a renowned Royal Navy officer recognized for his strategic triumphs in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He orchestrated successful naval confrontations including the Battle of Toulon and the Battle of Quiberon Bay, thwarting a potential French invasion of Britain. Hawke's creation of the Western Squadron facilitated an uninterrupted blockade of the French coastline. In addition to his military achievements, he held positions in the House of Commons and as First Lord of the Admiralty, overseeing crucial naval finances and mobilization efforts.