About Richard Symonds-Tayler
Lived 1897 – 1971 (aged 73–74). Richard Symonds-Tayler was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir Richard Victor Symonds-Tayler KBE CB DSC (1897–1971) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station.
Naval career Symonds-Tayler joined the Royal Navy in 1910 and served in World War I. He was seconded to the British Naval Mission to Greece in 1929 and was given command of HMS Centurion in 1938. and retired in 1952.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Richard Symonds-Tayler's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Symonds-Tayler?
Royal Navy admiral (1897-1971)
When was Richard Symonds-Tayler born?
Richard Symonds-Tayler was born in 1897.
When did Richard Symonds-Tayler die?
Richard Symonds-Tayler died in 1971.
What was Richard Symonds-Tayler's occupation?
Richard Symonds-Tayler was a naval officer.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Richard Symonds-Tayler
· DBpedia: Richard Symonds-Tayler
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Symonds-Tayler. https://biography.guide/richard-symonds-tayler/
MLA: "Richard Symonds-Tayler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-symonds-tayler/.
Chicago: "Richard Symonds-Tayler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-symonds-tayler/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC