Francis Austen

Francis Austen (1774–1865) was a British naval officer and cartographer.

Also recorded as Sir Francis William Austen; Admiral of the Fleet Sir Francis William Austen; Francis William Austen; F.W. Austen.

Francis Austen in brief

Born
1774
Died
1865
Known for
naval officer and cartographer
Place of birth
Steventon
Contents

Overview

Born at Steventon in 1774, died at Portsmouth in 1865.

In detail

Francis Austen studied at Royal Naval Academy. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom.

Work by Francis Austen is recorded in the collections of Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Francis Austen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2073813: Francis Austen

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