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Reginald Macdonald

1820 – 1899

British Royal Navy admiral

Naval officer
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Lived 1820 – 1899 (aged 79). Reginald Macdonald was a naval officer.

Admiral Sir Reginald John James George Macdonald (19 October 1820 – 15 December 1899) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station.

Early life Macdonald was born in Westminster, the son of Reginald George MacDonald, chief of Clan Ranald, and Lady Caroline Anne Edgcumbe, daughter of Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe.

Naval career Macdonald joined the Royal Navy in 1833. He served in the Eighth Xhosa War as Commander of HMS Ferret. Promoted to captain in 1854, he commanded HMS Hogue, HMS Arethusa and then HMS Bellerophon.

Capt. Allan Douglas MacDonald (1856–1908), Chief of Clanranald Angus Roderick MacDonald (1858–1944) Adelaide Effrida MacDonald Maud MacDonald

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Important facts

Born
19 October 1820, Westminster
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 December 1899, Kensington
Occupation
Naval officer
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India
Also known as
Admiral Sir Reginald John Macdonald, 22nd of Clanranald and Moidart and 8th of Benbecula, Reginald John James George Macdonald

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Reginald Macdonald?

British Royal Navy admiral (1820-1899)

When was Reginald Macdonald born?

Reginald Macdonald was born on 19 October 1820 in Westminster.

When did Reginald Macdonald die?

Reginald Macdonald died on 15 December 1899 in Kensington.

What was Reginald Macdonald's occupation?

Reginald Macdonald was a naval officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Reginald Macdonald

· Wikidata: Q7308799

· DBpedia: Reginald Macdonald

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