Admiral Sir Benjamin Caldwell, was a senior and experienced British Royal Navy officer of the eighteenth century. His many victories and achievements were overshadowed by his acrimonious departure from the Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars after highly publicised disputes with Admiral Lord Howe and Admiral Sir John Jervis, over perceived slights against his name following the battle of the Glorious First of June in 1794. As a result of these disputes, Caldwell was overlooked for future employment and only received recognition for his service from King George IV months before his death.
- Occupation
- naval officer
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland
- Born
- January 31, 1739
- Died
