Arthur Farquhar
British Royal Navy admiral (1815–1908) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Royal Navy officer born in 1772, see Arthur Farquhar (Royal Navy officer, born 1772). For the Royal Navy officer born in 1855, see Arthur Murray Farquhar. For the American businessman, see Arthur Briggs Farquhar.
Admiral Sir Arthur Farquhar KCB (9 January 1815 – 29 January 1908) was a British Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth.
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Born | 9 January 1815 |
Died | 29 January 1908 (1908-01-30) (aged 93) |
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Years of service | 1829 – 1880 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Albatross HMS Malacca HMS Victory HMS Hannibal HMS Hogue HMS Lion Pacific Station Plymouth Command |
Battles/wars | Oriental Crisis |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Spouse(s) |
Ellen Rickman (m. 1851) |
Children | Sir Arthur Murray Farquhar |
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