About Francis Tottenham
Lived 1880 – 1967 (aged 86–87). Francis Tottenham was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir Francis Loftus Tottenham, (17 August 1880 – 9 November 1967) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1935 to 1938.
Naval career Tottenham, the second son of Captain Francis Loftus Tottenham, joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1895. As a midshipman, he was posted to the battleship in early April 1900, while she was posted in the Channel Fleet. He served on the despatch vessel when he was promoted to lieutenant on 1 October 1902. He served in the First World War with the 4th Battle Squadron.
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Who was Francis Tottenham?
Royal Navy admiral (1880-1967)
When was Francis Tottenham born?
Francis Tottenham was born on 17 August 1880 in Fethard.
When did Francis Tottenham die?
Francis Tottenham died in 1967.
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Francis Tottenham was a naval officer.
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