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Arthur Farquhar (Royal Navy officer, born 1772)
Royal Navy rear-admiral; (1772–1843) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Arthur Farquhar KCH, CB, RSO (1772 – 2 October 1843) was an officer of the British Royal Navy. He served during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
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Sir Arthur Farquhar | |
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![]() Farquhar c.1837 | |
Born | 1772 Newhall, Scotland |
Died | (1843-10-02)2 October 1843 Aboyne, Scotland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1787-1843 |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
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Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order Companion of the Bath Knight of the Sword |
Spouse(s) |
Jane Murray (m. 1809) |
Children | Sir Arthur Farquhar |
Parents |
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Relatives | William Farquhar (brother) |
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