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Francis Beaufort
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Irish hydrographer and naval officer (1774-1857)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Francis Beaufort
- Born
- 1774-05-27
- Died
- 1857-12-17
- Occupation
- explorer / physicist / geographer / astronomer / meteorologist / naval officer / cartographer / admiral
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Navan
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAlicia Magdalena Beaufort1812-12-02 — 1834-08-27
- SpouseHonora BeaufortFrom 1838-11-08
Family
- FatherDaniel Augustus Beaufort
- MotherMary Waller
- SiblingFrances Anne Edgeworth
- SiblingHenrietta Beaufort
- SiblingLouisa Beaufort
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
3 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society | Received |
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q21186 ↗
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