Augustus Leopold Kuper
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Admiral Sir Augustus Leopold Kuper GCB (16 August 1809 – 28 October 1885) was a Royal Navy officer known for his commands in East Asia.
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Sir Augustus Kuper | |
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Born | (1809-08-16)16 August 1809 |
Died | 28 October 1885(1885-10-28) (aged 76) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1823–1876 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Pelorous Alligator Calliope Thetis HMS London East Indies and China Station |
Battles/wars | First Opium War Bombardment of Kagoshima Shimonoseki campaign |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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