Henry Houghton | |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 June 1703 |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of England  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1686–1703 |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Devonshire HMS Dorsetshire HMS Shrewsbury HMS Humber Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth HMS Bedford HMS Prince George HMS Barfleur HMS St Michael HMS Royal Katherine HMS Britannia |
| Battles/wars | |
Rear-Admiral Henry Houghton (died 17 June 1703) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
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