The Lord Aymler | |
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![]() Aylmer coat of arms | |
Born | Baptised 21 May 1718 |
Died | 7 October 1766 |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | c. 1733–1744 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | HMS Port Mahon |
Battles/wars | |
Other work | Comptroller of the Mint |
Captain Henry Aylmer, 3rd Baron Aylmer (c.21 May 1718 – 7 October 1766) was a Royal Navy officer and hereditary peer of the eighteenth century. He served during the War of the Austrian Succession and fought at the Siege of St. Augustine on board HMS Hector. Promoted to post-captain in 1741, he commanded HMS Port Mahon for three years before retiring from the navy. He inherited the title of Baron Aylmer in 1754 and later briefly served as Comptroller of the Mint.