Thomas MacGill
Royal Navy Admiral
About Thomas MacGill
Lived 1850 – 1926 (aged 75–76).
Admiral Thomas MacGill, CB (16 August 1850 – 16 April 1926) was a Royal Navy officer who fought in several of the British Empire's "little wars" during the 19th century.
Life and career Born at Clapham, MacGill was the son of the Rev. Thomas MacGill, of Clapham. He was educated at Western College in Brighton before joining the Royal Navy as a cadet in HMS Britannia in December 1863. King George V, who as Prince George of Wales was a lieutenant in the Alexandra with MacGill, sent his condolences.
MacGill married Maria West, daughter of Thomas West, in 1884; they had at least two sons.
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Who was Thomas MacGill?
Royal Navy Admiral (1850–1926)
When was Thomas MacGill born?
Thomas MacGill was born in 1850.
When did Thomas MacGill die?
Thomas MacGill died in 1926.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas MacGill. https://biography.guide/thomas-macgill/
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