About Robert Davenport
Lived 1882 – 1965 (aged 83). Robert Davenport was a British naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Robert Clutterbuck Davenport CB (13 April 1882 – 15 June 1965) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Coast of Scotland.
Naval career Educated on HMS Britannia, Davenport joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1896. He was confirmed as a sub-lieutenant on 15 April 1901, served in the Second Boer War and World War I. and went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Coast of Scotland in 1935. He retired in 1938
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Who was Robert Davenport?
Royal Navy admiral (1882–1965)
When was Robert Davenport born?
Robert Davenport was born on 13 April 1882 in Abingdon-on-Thames.
When did Robert Davenport die?
Robert Davenport died on 15 June 1965.
What was Robert Davenport's occupation?
Robert Davenport was a naval officer.
What nationality was Robert Davenport?
Robert Davenport was British.
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· DBpedia: Robert Davenport (Royal Navy officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Davenport. https://biography.guide/robert-davenport-naval-officer/
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