John Adams
Royal Navy officer, died 1866
About John Adams
Lived 1798 – 1866 (aged 67–68).
Rear-Admiral John Adams (February 1798 – 17 December 1866) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1854 to 1857.
Naval career Adams joined the Royal Navy on 8 June 1806. Promoted to captain on 18 December 1843, he was given command of the frigate, , in 1850 and went on to serve as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1854 to 1857.
He married Mary Anne Gerard in 1838. After she died in 1843, he married Elizabeth Hurst in 1846.
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Who was John Adams?
Royal Navy officer, died 1866
When was John Adams born?
John Adams was born in 1798.
When did John Adams die?
John Adams died in 1866.
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