Dictionary of Indian Biography/Boscawen, Hon. Edward
BOSCAWEN, HON. EDWARD (1711–1761)
Son of first Viscount Falmouth: born Aug. 19, 1711: joined the Navy, 1726: served on a number of stations, the Mediterranean, the West Indies, the Home station, the Channel, at the Nore, at Cape Finisterre, 1747: and in that year was appointed C. in C. of the sea and land forces in the E. Indies: passed the Mauritius without taking it from the French: reached Fort St. David, July, 1748: failed, after a repulse at Ariancopang, which he captured later, in taking Pondicherry by both sea and land: lost ships in stormy weather: at the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, took possession of Madras on its restoration by the French, Aug. 21, 1749: and returned to England: held more commands in N. America: a Lord of the Admiralty: at the siege of Louisberg against the French in Europe: was made P.C.: died Jan 10, 1761.