About John Corbett
Lived 1822 – 1893 (aged 71). John Corbett was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir John Corbett, (15 July 1822 – 10 December 1893) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station.
Naval career
Corbett joined the Royal Navy in 1835. Promoted to commander in 1852, he served in the Second Opium War.
Family In 1864, he married Georgina Grace Holmes.
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Who was John Corbett?
British Royal Navy admiral (1822-1893)
When was John Corbett born?
John Corbett was born on 15 July 1822.
When did John Corbett die?
John Corbett died on 10 December 1893 in South Kensington.
What was John Corbett's occupation?
John Corbett was a naval officer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Corbett (Royal Navy officer)
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