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Cochrane, Sir Alexander forester Inglis

British naval officer; born April 22, 1758; won great distinction in the wars with the United States and France, but most particularly in an unequal engagement with five French ships in Chesapeake Bay. In the War of 1812-15 he was commander of the American station. In August, 1814, he participated with the land forces in capturing Washington, and later aided in the attack on New Orleans (q. v.). He was made admiral of the blue in 1819. He died in Paris, France, Jan. 26, 1832.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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