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William Blake Fisher

1853 – 1926

British Royal Navy officer

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About William Blake Fisher

Lived 1853 – 1926 (aged 73).

Admiral William Blake Fisher (19 February 1853 – 8 May 1926) was a Royal Navy officer.

Naval career Fisher was promoted to lieutenant in the Royal Navy on 30 January 1877. Promoted to captain on 31 December 1896, he was given command of the battleship HMS Anson at Queensferry in 1902 and, having been promoted to rear admiral on 23 November 1906, went on to be second-in-command of the Atlantic Fleet in 1908.

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Order of the Bath; Companion of the Order of the Bath

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Blake Fisher?

British Royal Navy officer (1853-1926)

When was William Blake Fisher born?

William Blake Fisher was born on 19 February 1853.

When did William Blake Fisher die?

William Blake Fisher died on 8 May 1926.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Blake Fisher

· Wikidata: Q50087751

· DBpedia: William Blake Fisher

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