NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Beaufort, Francis, Sir, 1774-1857 NRA: Beaufort, Sir Francis (1774-1857) Knight Rear Admiral Hydrographer DNB: Beaufort, Sir Francis (1774-1857), naval officer and hydrographer LBT ID: FrBeauf1857 VIAF ID: 42580519 LOC ID: no2002095335 | B/BAP: 1774-05-27 DIED: 1857-12-17 |
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Born in County Meath, he was naval lieutenant (1796) and hydrographer to the Navy
(1829-55). He was twice married. | |