James Stirling R.N.
James Stirling R.N.
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James Stirling R.N. | Explanation |
Fifth son of Andrew Stirling (1751-1823), of Drumpellier |
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Date (from) | (Date to) | Personal |
28 January 1791 | | Born (Scotland) |
4 September 1823 | | Married Ellen (1807-1874), daughter of James Mangles (1762-1838), MP for Guildford |
3 April 1833 | | Knighted |
22 April 1865 | | Died |
Entry in O'Byrnes 1849 'Naval Biographical Dictionary' |
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Date | Rank |
12 August 1803 | Entered Navy |
12 August 1809 | Lieutenant |
19 June 1812 | Commander |
7 December 1818 | Captain |
8 July 1851 | Rear-Admiral |
22 August 1857 | Vice-Admiral |
22 November 1862 | Admiral |
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Date from | Date to | Service |
25 January 1826 | 21 January 1828 | Captain in Success, Australia |
1 June 1829 | September 1832 | Lieutenant-Governor of Western Australia |
30 October 1840 | 13 June 1844 | Captain in Indus, Mediterranean |
28 April 1847 | 12 July 1850 | Captain in Howe, Mediterranean |
19 January 1854 | 18 February 1856 | Commander-in-chief, East Indies and China (flag in Winchester) |