About Arthur Fanshawe
Lived 1794 – 1864 (aged 70). Arthur Fanshawe was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir Arthur Fanshawe (5 February 1794 – 14 June 1864) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth.
Naval career Born the son of Robert Fanshawe, Fanshawe joined the Royal Navy in 1804. Promoted to captain in 1816, he commanded HMS Donegal from 1832 and then HMS Princess Charlotte during the Oriental Crisis in 1840.
Fanshawe was appointed Commodore, West Coast of Africa in 1849, Commander-in-chief, North America and West Indies in 1853 and Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet in 1858. His last appointment was as Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth from June 1860.
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Who was Arthur Fanshawe?
British Royal Navy officer (1794-1864)
When was Arthur Fanshawe born?
Arthur Fanshawe was born on 5 February 1794 in Regent's Park.
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Arthur Fanshawe died on 14 June 1864 in Regent's Park.
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Arthur Fanshawe was a naval officer.
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