About Robert Lambert
Lived 1771 – 1836 (aged 64–65). Robert Lambert was a British naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Robert Stuart Lambert (2 April 1771 – 16 September 1836) was a Royal Navy officer who became commander-in-chief of the Cape of Good Hope Station.
Naval career Lambert joined the Royal Navy in circa 1790 and, having been promoted to captain he was given command of the third-rate HMS Duncan in 1812. He became commander-in-chief of the Cape of Good Hope Station in 1820. His responsibilities included command of the British garrison on Saint Helena where Napoleon died in May 1821.
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Who was Robert Lambert?
Royal Navy admiral
When was Robert Lambert born?
Robert Lambert was born on 2 April 1771.
When did Robert Lambert die?
Robert Lambert died in 1836 in Weston Green.
What was Robert Lambert's occupation?
Robert Lambert was a naval officer.
What nationality was Robert Lambert?
Robert Lambert was British.
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· DBpedia: Robert Lambert (Royal Navy officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Lambert. https://biography.guide/robert-lambert-naval-officer/
MLA: "Robert Lambert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-lambert-naval-officer/.
Chicago: "Robert Lambert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-lambert-naval-officer/.
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