About John Purvis
Lived 1787 – 1857 (aged 70). John Purvis was a naval officer.
Vice-Admiral John Brett Purvis (12 August 1787 – 1 October 1857) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, South East Coast of America Station.
Naval career Born the son of Admiral John Child Purvis, Purvis joined the Royal Navy in 1799. Promoted to commodore, he became Commander-in-Chief, South East Coast of America Station in March 1842. Promoted to rear admiral on 9 November 1846, he went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Queenstown in June 1852 and was promoted to vice admiral on 4 July 1853.
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Who was John Purvis?
British Royal Navy officer (1787-1857)
When was John Purvis born?
John Purvis was born on 12 August 1787.
When did John Purvis die?
John Purvis died on 1 October 1857 in Gosport.
What was John Purvis's occupation?
John Purvis was a naval officer.
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