Robert O'Brien FitzRoy
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Vice-Admiral SIR Robert O'Brien FitzRoy, K.C.B., F.R.G.S., Royal Navy (2 April, 1839 – 7 May, 1896) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 5 February, 1872, FitzRoy was promoted to the rank of Captain with seniority of 6 February, 1872.[1]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Invincible on 1 January, 1881.[2]
FitzRoy was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 14 May, 1888, vice Edye.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23826. p. 510. 9 February, 1872.
- ↑ Navy List (June, 1881). p. 219.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25817. p. 2829. 18 May, 1888.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 8 May, 1896. Issue 34885, col F, pg. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/70.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
| Naval Offices | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Commodores, Second Class in Command of the Training Squadron 1885 – 1886 |
Succeeded by Albert H. Markham |
| Preceded by Henry Fairfax |
Senior Officer in Command of the Channel Squadron 1894 – 1895 |
Succeeded by Lord Walter Kerr |
Categories:
- 1839 births
- 1896 deaths
- Personalities
- Commodores, Second Class in Command of the Training Squadron (Royal Navy)
- Naval Aides-de-Camp to Queen Victoria
- Admirals Superintendent of Naval Reserves
- Vice-Admirals Commanding, Channel Squadron (Royal Navy)
- Royal Navy Vice-Admirals
- Royal Navy Flag Officers
- Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society
