Francis Beaufort
Irish hydrographer and naval officer (1774–1857) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Francis Beaufort KCB FRS FRGS FRAS MRIA (/ˈboʊfərt/; 27 May 1774 – 17 December 1857) was an Irish hydrographer, the creator of the Beaufort cipher and the Beaufort scale, and a naval officer.
Quick Facts Hydrographer of the Navy, Preceded by ...
Francis Beaufort | |
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Hydrographer of the Navy | |
In office 19 May 1829 – 25 January 1855 (1829-05-19 – 1855-01-25) | |
Preceded by | Sir Edward Parry |
Succeeded by | John Washington |
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Born | (1774-05-27)27 May 1774 Navan, County Meath, Ireland |
Died | 17 December 1857(1857-12-17) (aged 83) Hove, Sussex, England |
Resting place | St John's Church Gardens |
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Parent | Daniel Augustus Beaufort |
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Occupation | Hydrographer, mariner |
Known for | Beaufort cipher, Beaufort scale |
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Military service | |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1790–1855 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
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