About Sir Francis Sullivan, 6th Baronet
Lived 1834 – 1906 (aged 71). Sir Francis Sullivan, 6th Baronet was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir Francis William Sullivan, 6th Baronet, KCB, CMG (31 May 1834 – 13 May 1906 ) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope Station.
Naval career Born the son of the Reverend Frederick Sullivan (fourth son of Sir Richard Sullivan, 1st Baronet) and Arabella Wilmont, Sullivan was appointed a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1856. Promoted to captain in 1863, he commanded HMS Tamar, HMS Volage, HMS Immortalité and then HMS Duke of Wellington.
Family In 1861 he married Agnes Bell; they had two sons. He died at his residence in Portman Square, London. His younger son, Richard, was commander of HMS Pandora at the time of his death.
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Royal Navy admiral (1834-1906)
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Sir Francis Sullivan, 6th Baronet was born on 31 May 1834.
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Sir Francis Sullivan, 6th Baronet died on 13 May 1906.
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Sir Francis Sullivan, 6th Baronet was a naval officer.
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