Alexander Bridport Becher

British Royal Navy rear-admiral (1796-1876)
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Alexander Bridport Becher

Summary

Alexander Bridport Becher is a human[1]. He was born in Fareham[2]. He was born on June 12, 1796[3]. He died in Marylebone[4]. He died on February 15, 1876[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6], writer[7], soldier[8], admiral[9], and cartographer[10].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Bridport Becher's place of birth was Fareham[2].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher died in Marylebone[4].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher was born on June 12, 1796[3].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher was born on 1796[11].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher died on February 15, 1876[5].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher died on 1876[12].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's father was William Alexander Becher[13].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's mother was Frances Scott[14].
  • Among Alexander Bridport Becher's spouses was Anne Harriet Thorne[15].
  • A child of Alexander Bridport Becher was Constantia Ann Becher[16].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher worked as a writer[7].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher worked as a soldier[8].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher worked as an admiral[9].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher worked as a cartographer[10].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's field of work was hydrography[18].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher received the Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[19].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher is recorded as male[20].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[22].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Bridport Becher[23].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[24].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[25].
  • Alexander Bridport Becher's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fareham[2], Alexander Bridport Becher… Recorded date of birth include June 12, 1796[3] and 1796[11]. His father was William Alexander Becher[13]. His mother was Frances Scott[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6], writer[7], soldier[8], admiral[9], and cartographer[10]. Alexander Bridport Becher's field of work was hydrography[18].

Recognition

Alexander Bridport Becher received the Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[19].

Personal Life

Alexander Bridport Becher was married to Anne Harriet Thorne[15]. A child of him was Constantia Ann Becher[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 15, 1876[5] and 1876[12]. Alexander Bridport Becher passed away in Marylebone[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Bridport Becher born?

Born in Fareham[2], Alexander Bridport Becher…

Where did Alexander Bridport Becher die?

Alexander Bridport Becher passed away in Marylebone[4].

Who were Alexander Bridport Becher's parents?

Alexander Bridport Becher's father was William Alexander Becher[13]. Alexander Bridport Becher's mother was Frances Scott[14].

Who was Alexander Bridport Becher married to?

Alexander Bridport Becher's spouses include Anne Harriet Thorne[15].

What did Alexander Bridport Becher do for work?

Alexander Bridport Becher worked as naval officer[6], writer[7], soldier[8], admiral[9], and cartographer[10].

What awards did Alexander Bridport Becher receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Becher, Alexander Bridport (NBD). wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Obituary Notices of Astronomers. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Becher, Alexander Bridport (NBD). wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Memoirs of Hydrography Part 2. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Memoirs of Hydrography Part 2. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Memoirs of Hydrography Part 2. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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