About Robert Harris
Lived 1843 – 1926 (aged 82). Robert Harris was a British military officer.
Admiral Sir Robert Hastings Penruddock Harris KCB KCMG (12 October 1843 – 25 August 1926) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope Station.
Naval career Harris joined the Royal Navy in 1856. Promoted to captain in 1879 and to rear-admiral in 1891, he commanded the Training Squadron from 1893 to 1895 before becoming Second-in-Command of the Mediterranean Fleet in 1896.
He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope Station in 1898 and played an important role in the Second Boer War: Promoted to vice admiral in 1901 he went on to serve as President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich in 1903 with promotion to admiral in 1904.
He lived at a house called The Brake in Yelverton, Devon.
Family He married Florence Cordelia Henn-Gennys; they had three sons and five daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Harris?
British Royal Navy officer (1843-1926)
When was Robert Harris born?
Robert Harris was born on 12 October 1843.
When did Robert Harris die?
Robert Harris died on 25 August 1926.
What was Robert Harris's occupation?
Robert Harris was a military officer.
What nationality was Robert Harris?
Robert Harris was British.
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· DBpedia: Robert Harris (Royal Navy officer, born 1843)
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