Harvey, John
(1740–1794)
- J. K. Laughton
- , revised by Nicholas Tracy
Extract
Harvey, John (1740–1794), naval officer, was born on 9 July 1740, at Elmton, Kent, the third son of Elizabeth, née Nichols, and Richard Harvey of Eastry, Kent. His younger brother was Sir Henry Harvey, who also achieved distinction in the navy. In 1754 ...
