Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown
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Adam Duncan, Viscount Duncan of Camperdown (1 July 1731 - 4 August 1804), born in Lundie 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); 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.