About William Hope-Johnstone
Lived 1798 – 1878 (aged 79). William Hope-Johnstone was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir William James Hope-Johnstone KCB (28 July 1798 – 11 July 1878) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Naval career Born the second son of Vice-Admiral Sir William Johnstone Hope, William James Hope-Johnstone joined the Royal Navy in 1811. Promoted to captain in 1823, he commanded HMS Doris, HMS Asia, HMS Britannia, HMS Agincourt and then HMS Albion.
Family In 1826 Hope-Johnstone married Eleanor Kirkpatrick;
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Who was William Hope-Johnstone?
British Royal Navy admiral (1798-1878)
When was William Hope-Johnstone born?
William Hope-Johnstone was born on 28 July 1798.
When did William Hope-Johnstone die?
William Hope-Johnstone died on 11 July 1878.
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William Hope-Johnstone was a naval officer.
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