Definitions of 'hardy, sir thomas masterman, bart.'
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1. hardy, sir thomas masterman, bart. a brave naval officer, whose name is associated with the closingscene of Nelson's life, born at Portisham, in Dorsetshire; as a commander in the battle of the Nile he greatly distinguished himself, and gained his post-commission to Nelson's flagship, the Vanguard; at Trafalgar he commanded the Victory, and subsequently brought Nelson's body to England; he received a baronetcy, and saw further service, eventually attaining to the rank of vice-admiral (1769-1839).
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