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Balchen, John

Church: Westminster Abbey (in Westminster, London).
Title: Sir.
Profession: Admiral.
Sex: Male.
Virtue(s): Assiduity*, Bravery, Experience, Fidelity*, Firmness, Gallantry, Goodness, Judgement, Loyalty/service to crown*, Patriotism*, Public service/spirit*, Resolution, Skill*, Valour, Worth*, Zeal*.
Language: Only English.
Year of death: 1744.
Age at death: 74 (classed as: Adult).

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