Richard Bowen
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For the American university president Richard Bowen, see Richard L. Bowen.
Richard Bowen (1761 – 1797) was a British naval commander.
Among other engagements, he captained HMS Terpsichore at the failed storming of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He was killed during the battle.
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