Arthur Fleming Morrell
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For other people with similar names, see Arthur Morrell (disambiguation).
Arthur Fleming Morrell (10 November 1788 – 13 September 1880) was British officer of the Royal Navy, an explorer, and Commandant of Ascension Island, who saw service spanning the end of the Napoleonic era and well into the Victorian era.[1]
Quick Facts 16th Commandant of Ascension Island, Preceded by ...
Arthur Morrell | |
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16th Commandant of Ascension Island | |
In office 11 October 1844 – 18 January 1847 (1844-10-11 – 1847-01-18) | |
Preceded by | John Fraser |
Succeeded by | Frederick Hutton |
Personal details | |
Born | Arthur Fleming Morrell (1788-11-10)10 November 1788 Stoke Damerel, England |
Died | 13 September 1880(1880-09-13) (aged 91) Dartford, Kent, England |
Children | George Truman Morrell |
Awards | Arctic Medal, 1818–55 |
Military service | |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1801–1856 |
Rank | Captain |
Wars | Napoleonic Wars |
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