George Henry Richards
George Henry Richards (1820–1896) was an explorer, naval officer and cartographer.
Also recorded as Vice-Admiral Sir George H. Richards; Sir George Henry Richards.
George Henry Richards in brief
- Born
- 1820
- Died
- 1896
- Known for
- explorer, naval officer and cartographer
- Place of birth
- Antony
Overview
Born at Antony in 1820, died at Bath in 1896.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
Positions recorded include Hydrographer of the Navy. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.
Work by George Henry Richards is recorded in the collections of Het Scheepvaartmuseum.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Knight Bachelor and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q3101646: George Henry Richards
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