William Wordsworth Fisher
Royal Navy admiral (1875-1937) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about William Wordsworth Fisher?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Admiral Sir William Wordsworth Fisher GCB GCVO (26 March 1875 – 24 June 1937) was a Royal Navy officer who captained a battleship at the Battle of Jutland and became Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. Arthur Marder wrote that he was "the outstanding admiral of the inter-war period".
Quick Facts AdmiralSir William Fisher GCB, GCVO, Born ...
Admiral Sir William Fisher GCB, GCVO | |
---|---|
Born | (1875-03-26)26 March 1875 |
Died | 24 June 1937(1937-06-24) (aged 62) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS St Vincent HMS Iron Duke Mediterranean Fleet Portsmouth Command |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order |
Close