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Montague Browning

1863 – 1947

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Lived 1863 – 1947 (aged 83–84). Montague Browning was a British naval officer and admiral.

Admiral Sir Montague Edward Browning, (18 January 1863 – 4 November 1947) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel.

Military career Browning joined the Royal Navy in 1876. He served in the Anglo-Egyptian War and then became Secretary to the Parliamentary Committee on Water Tube Boilers in 1900. and in June that year was appointed flag captain in command of the cruiser HMS Ariadne. She was commissioned on 5 June 1902 as flagship of Vice-Admiral Sir Archibald Douglas, the new Commander-in-Chief of the North America and West Indies Station, where she arrived to take up the position on 15 July. Browning became Chief of Staff for the Channel Fleet in 1908 and Inspector of Target Practice in 1911.

He then became Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel in 1919. His last appointment was as Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth from 1920.

He was also Rear Admiral of the United Kingdom from 1929 to 1939

He lived at Crawley near Winchester. His brother was Frederick Browning, a cricketer and British Army officer.

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Important facts

Born
1863
Birth century
Died
1947
Nationality
Positions held
Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George; Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy); Legion of Honour; Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain; Order of the Sacred Treasure
Also known as
Sir Montague Edward Browning, Montague Edward Browning, Montague Edward Sir Browning, Admiral Sir Montague Edward Browning

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Montague Browning?

senior Royal Navy officer (1863-1947)

When was Montague Browning born?

Montague Browning was born in 1863.

When did Montague Browning die?

Montague Browning died in 1947.

What was Montague Browning's occupation?

Montague Browning was a naval officer and admiral.

What nationality was Montague Browning?

Montague Browning was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Montague Browning

· Wikidata: Q6904100

· DBpedia: Montague Browning

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