George Wellesley
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- For the airman with the same name, see Lord George Wellesley.
| George Wellesley | |
|---|---|
| 2 August 1814 – 6 April 1901 | |
 Admiral Sir George Wellesley |
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| Place of death | London |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | First Naval Lord |
| Awards | GCB |
Admiral Sir George Greville Wellesley GCB (2 August 1814 - 6 April 1901) was a senior naval officer and First Sea Lord. He was a nephew of the Duke of Wellington.
[edit] Naval career
Wellesley joined the Royal Navy in 1828. Between 1849 and 1856 he commanded successively HMS Daedalus and HMS Cornwallis, the latter command being during the Crimean War.
He was Commander of the Indian Navy from 1857 to 1862, Commander-in-Chief, North America & West Indies from 1869 to 1870, Commander-in-Chief, Channel Squadron from 1870 to 1871 and Commander-in-Chief North America & West Indies again from 1873 to 1875. He was First Naval Lord from 1877 to 1879.
He died in London.
[edit] References
- Service record
- Laughton, L. G. C. (2004). "Wellesley, Sir George Greville (1814–1901)", in rev. Andrew Lambert: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Hastings Yelverton |
First Sea Lord 1877—1879 |
Succeeded by Sir Astley Cooper Key |
