Alfred Ernest Albert, Third Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
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Admiral of the Fleet HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Alfred Ernest Albert, Third Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, K.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., Royal Navy (6 August, 1844 – 30 July, 1900) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The Duke of Edinburgh was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 18 October, 1887, additional of that rank under the provisions of the Order in Council of 30 November, 1882.[1]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25749. p. 5653. 21 October, 1887.
Bibliography
- "The Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" (News). The Times. Wednesday, 1 August, 1900. Issue 36209, col A, pg. 8.
- "The Duke's Naval Career" (News). The Times. Wednesday, 1 August, 1900. Issue 36209, col C, pg. 8.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/15.
Naval Offices | ||
Preceded by Augustus Phillimore |
Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves 1879 – 1882 |
Succeeded by Sir Anthony H. Hoskins |
Preceded by Lord John Hay |
Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean 1886 – 1889 |
Succeeded by Sir Anthony H. Hoskins |