John Corbett (Royal Navy officer)
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Admiral Sir John Corbett, KCB (15 July 1822 – 10 December 1893) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station.
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Sir John Corbett | |
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Born | 15 July 1822 |
Died | 10 December 1893 (1893-12-11) (aged 71) South Kensington, London |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Scout HMS Hastings HMS Black Prince HMS Britannia HMS Warrior East Indies Station Nore Command |
Battles/wars | Second Opium War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
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