John Washington (Royal Navy officer)
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John Washington FRS FRGS (1 January 1800 – 16 September 1863) was an officer of the Royal Navy, Hydrographer of the Navy, and a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society of London.[1][2][3]
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John Washington | |
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Hydrographer of the Navy | |
In office 29 January 1855 – 16 September 1863 (1855-01-29 – 1863-09-16) | |
Preceded by | Sir Francis Beaufort |
Succeeded by | Sir George Richards |
Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society | |
In office 23 May 1836 – 16 March 1841 (1836-05-23 – 1841-03-16) | |
Preceded by | Alexander Maconochie |
Succeeded by | Julian Jackson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1800-01-01)1 January 1800 Crondall, Hampshire, England |
Died | 16 September 1863(1863-09-16) (aged 63) Le Havre, Normandy, France |
Spouse |
Eleonora Askew (m. 1833) |
Occupation | Hydrographer, geographer |
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Military service | |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1812–1863 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
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