Albert Hastings Markham
British explorer, author, and officer in the Royal Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral Sir Albert Hastings Markham KCB (11 November 1841 – 28 October 1918) was a British explorer, author, and officer in the Royal Navy. In 1903 he was invested as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. He is also remembered for designing the flag of New Zealand.[2]
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Birth name | Albert Hastings Markham |
Born | 11 November 1841 Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France |
Died | 28 October 1918 (aged 76) London, England |
Allegiance | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1856–1906 |
Rank | Admiral |
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Battles/wars | Nukapu Expedition |
Awards | ADC KCB (1903)[1] |
Relations | Father: Captain John Markham Mother: Marianne Markham (née Wood)[1] Wife: Theodora Markham (née Gervers) Cousin: Sir Clements Robert Markham KCB FRS |
Other work | Arctic Exploration Council of the Royal Geographical Society Author |
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