Sydney Dacres
officer of the British Royal Navy (1805-1884)
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Summary
Sydney Dacres was born on 1805[1] in Totnes[2]. He died on March 8, 1884[3], in Steyning[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Richard Dacres[7]
- Position held: First Sea Lord[8], Second Sea Lord[9]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[12]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[13]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[14]
- Participated in conflict: Crimean War[15], Greek War of Independence[16]
- Family name: Dacres[17]
- Given name: Sydney[18]
- Relative: James Richard Dacres[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], A Naval Biographical Dictionary[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Birth name: Sydney Colpoys Dacres[23]
- Name in native language: Sydney Dacres[24]
- Sibling: Richard Dacres[25]
Why It Matters
Sydney Dacres is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Sydney Dacres born?
Sydney Dacres's place of birth was Totnes[2].
Where did Sydney Dacres die?
Sydney Dacres died in Steyning[4].
Who were Sydney Dacres's parents?
Sydney Dacres's father was Richard Dacres[7].
What did Sydney Dacres do for work?
Sydney Dacres worked as a naval officer[5].
What awards did Sydney Dacres receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[10].