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Adam Duncan, Viscount Duncan of Camperdown ( 1 July 1731 - 4 August 1804 ), born in Lundie , Angus , Scotland , and receiving his education in Dundee - defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown (north of Haarlem ) on 11 October 1797 . This victory was considered one of the most significant actions in Naval History . In recognition of his victory at the Battle Of Camperdown , he was awarded the Large Naval Gold Medal and an annual pension of £3000, to himself and the next two heirs to his title - this was the biggest pension ever awarded by the British Government . Additionally, he was given the freedom of several cities, including Dundee and London ; created Viscount Duncan of Camperdown (with which came the lands now known as Camperdown Park , Dundee); and '''Baron Duncan of Lundie'''. Duncan died in 1804 , aged 73, and is buried in Lundie. Several ships have been named HMS ''Duncan'' after him. REFERENCES
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