About Michael Seymour
Lived 1802 – 1887 (aged 84). Michael Seymour was an Irish and British politician, traveler, painter, naval officer, admiral and military personnel.
Admiral Sir Michael Seymour, GCB (3 December 1802 – 23 February 1887) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Naval career Born the third son of Admiral Sir Michael Seymour, 1st Baronet, Michael Seymour entered the Royal Navy on 5 November 1813 as a volunteer aboard the 74 gun ship of the line HMS Hannibal, commanded by his father. In 1841 he was given command of HMS Britannia and then of HMS Powerful.
On 19 February 1856 he was appointed commander-in-chief of the East Indies and China Station. He then participated in the capture of Canton in December,
Legacy He was made GCB in 1859.
Seymour Road in Hong Kong Island was named after him.
Family In 1829 he married Dorothy Knighton: they had a son and three daughters. He was the uncle of Sir Edward Hobart Seymour, also a British admiral. Art work
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Who was Michael Seymour?
British Royal Navy admiral (1802-1887)
When was Michael Seymour born?
Michael Seymour was born on 3 December 1802 in United Kingdom.
When did Michael Seymour die?
Michael Seymour died on 23 February 1887 in Horndean.
What was Michael Seymour's occupation?
Michael Seymour was a politician, traveler, painter, naval officer, admiral and military personnel.
What nationality was Michael Seymour?
Michael Seymour was Irish and British.
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· DBpedia: Michael Seymour (Royal Navy officer, born 1802)
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