John Adams | |
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Born | February 1798 |
Died | 17 December 1866 Weston-super-Mare |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Rear Admiral John Adams (February 1798 – 17 December 1866) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1854 to 1857.
Adams joined the Royal Navy on 8 June 1806. [1] Promoted to captain on 18 December 1843, he was given command of the frigate, HMS Gladiator, in 1850 and went on to serve as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1854 to 1857. [2]
He married Mary Anne Gerard in 1838. After she died in 1843, [3] he married Elizabeth Hurst in 1846. [2]
John Adams | |
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Born | February 1798 |
Died | 17 December 1866 Weston-super-Mare |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Rear Admiral John Adams (February 1798 – 17 December 1866) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1854 to 1857.
Adams joined the Royal Navy on 8 June 1806. [1] Promoted to captain on 18 December 1843, he was given command of the frigate, HMS Gladiator, in 1850 and went on to serve as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1854 to 1857. [2]
He married Mary Anne Gerard in 1838. After she died in 1843, [3] he married Elizabeth Hurst in 1846. [2]