Richard James Meade, Fourth Earl of Clanwilliam
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Admiral of the Fleet THE RIGHT HONOURABLE Richard James Meade, Fourth Earl of Clanwilliam, G.C.B., K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S., Royal Navy (3 October, 1832 – 4 August, 1907) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
For services in Canton, Gilford was promoted to the rank of Commander on 26 February, 1858.[1]
Clanwilliam was promoted to the rank of Admiral of the Fleet on 20 February, 1895.[2] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, he was placed on the Retired List on 3 October, 1902.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 22104. p. 1028. 26 February, 1858.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26601. p. 1066. 22 February, 1895.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27483. p. 6568. 17 October, 1902.
Bibliography
- "Death of Lord Clanwilliam" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 5 August, 1907. Issue 38403, col F, pg. 11.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/1.
| Naval Offices | ||
| Preceded by Arthur W. A. Hood |
Second Naval Lord 1879 – 1880 |
Succeeded by The Right Hon. Lord John Hay |
