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British naval officer (1785–1860) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rear-Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh KH (baptised 22 May 1785[2] – 29 July 1860) was a naval officer and the first Governor of South Australia, from 28 December 1836 to 16 July 1838.
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Sir John Hindmarsh | |
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1st Governor of South Australia | |
In office 28 December 1836 – 16 July 1838 | |
Monarchs | William IV Victoria |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | George Gawler |
Personal details | |
Born | 1785 Chatham, Kent Great Britain |
Died | 29 July 1860(1860-07-29) (aged 75) London, United Kingdom |
Resting place | St. Andrew's Church, Hove |
Occupation | Naval officer, Colonial administrator |
Awards | Naval General Service Medal Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain (1793–1801) United Kingdom (1801–1846) |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1793–1856 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Unit | HMS Bellerophon HMS Spencer HMS Victory[1] HMS Phoebe HMS Beagle HMS Nisus HMS Scylla HMS Buffalo |
Commands | HMS Scylla HMS Buffalo |
Battles/wars | Glorious First of June Battle of 17 June 1795 Battle of the Nile Second Battle of Algeciras Battle of Trafalgar Battle of the Basque Roads Invasion of Java |
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