Thomas Cotes (Royal Navy officer)
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Thomas Cotes by Joshua Reynolds
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| Born | 4 June 1712 |
| Died | 16 July 1767 |
| Allegiance |
 Kingdom of Great Britain
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| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy
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| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands held | Jamaica Station |
Vice-Admiral Thomas Cotes (4 June 1712 - 16 July 1767) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief of the Jamaica Station.
Promoted to post captain in 1740, Cotes was appointed to the command of the third-rate HMS Edinburgh in 1745 and saw action at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre in October 1747. He was promoted to rear admiral in May 1755 and became Commander-in-Chief of the Jamaica Station in 1757 before being promoted to Vice-Admiral in February 1758. He served as Member of Parliament for Great Bedwyn from 1761 to 1767.
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