Charles Waddilove
Admiral Charles Lodowick Darley Waddilove (13 May 1828 – 17 October 1896) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Charles Waddilove | |
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| Born | 13 May 1828 |
| Died | 17 October 1896 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Adventure HMS Pallas HMS Inconstant HMS Asia Nore Command |
Naval career
Born the son of Rev'd. William James Darley Waddilove,[1] Charles Waddilove was appointed a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1849.[2] Promoted to captain in 1862, he commanded HMS Adventure, HMS Pallas, HMS Inconstant and then HMS Asia.[2] He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1887 and retired in 1893.[2]
Family
He married Mary Elizabeth Blackett-Ord; they had five daughters and three sons.[3]
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See also
- Darley Waddilove, Charles' grandfather
References
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- William Loney RN
- 1881 and 1891 G.R.O. Censuses
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by The Prince of Leiningen |
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore 1887–1888 |
Succeeded by Thomas Lethbridge |
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