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| Sir Arthur Fanshawe | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1794 |
| Died | June 14, 1864 (aged 70) |
| Place of death | Regent's Park, London, England |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Donegal HMS Princess Charlotte West Africa Squadron North American Station Mediterranean Station Plymouth Command |
| Battles/wars | Oriental Crisis |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Arthur Fanshawe KCB (5 February 1794 – 14 June 1864) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth.
Fanshawe joined the Royal Navy in 1804. Promoted to Captain in 1816, he commanded HMS Donegal from 1832 and then HMS Princess Charlotte during the Oriental Crisis in 1840.[1]
Fanshawe was appointed Commodore, West Coast of Africa in 1849, Commander-in-chief, North America and West Indies in 1853 and Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet in 1858. His last appointment was as Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth from June 1860.[1]
Fanshawe died at Regent's Park in London and left his estates in Hampshire to his nephew, Admiral Sir Edward Fanshawe.[2]
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir George Seymour |
Commander-in-Chief, North America and West Indies Station 1853–1856 |
Succeeded by Sir Houston Stewart |
| Preceded by Sir Edmund Lyons |
Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet 1858–1860 |
Succeeded by Sir William Martin |
| Preceded by Sir Barrington Reynolds |
Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth June 1860–October 1860 |
Succeeded by Sir Houston Stewart |
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