Frederick William Beechey
English naval officer and hydrographer (1796–1856) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frederick William Beechey FRS (17 February 1796 – 29 November 1856) was an English naval officer, artist, explorer, hydrographer and writer.
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Frederick William Beechey | |
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President of the Royal Geographical Society | |
In office 28 May 1855 – 29 November 1856 (1855-05-28 – 1856-11-29) | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Ellesmere |
Succeeded by | Sir Roderick Murchison |
Personal details | |
Born | (1796-02-17)17 February 1796 London, Middlesex, England |
Died | 29 November 1856(1856-11-29) (aged 60) London, Middlesex, England |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1806–1856 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Commands | HMS Blossom (1806) |
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