Old Mother Hubbard and her Dog. Death He died at his Town House, 51 Upper Harley Street, London on Friday, 1 August 1794 a few weeks before his 61st birthday. "In the death of Sir Henry Martin, Baronet, late Comptroller of the Navy, the world has been deprived of one of its noblest ornaments; for as such, must ever be esteemed a character replete with every virtue that can dignify human nature. His loss in public and private will be severely felt. The uprightness of his actions in his public capacity is too well known to need the testimony of an individual; and in private life, those who were so happy as to know him best, daily saw in him the kind indulgent husband, the tender affectionate father, the firm and faithful friend. The benevolence of his mind shone conspicuous in every action of his life. He lived adored by his family, beloved, esteemed, admired by his numerous acquaintance. He died sincerely lamented by all; and to fum up his character in one short line, "The feat of every virtue was his heart!"" References External links History of Parliament online |- |- 1733 births 1794 deaths Royal Navy officers Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for English constituencies British MPs 1790–1796 Lords of the Admiralty Baronets in the Baronetage of Great Britain Military personnel from Dorset