Charles Waddilove
Royal Navy Admiral (1828–1896)
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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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 May 1828 |
| Died | 17 October 1896 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | 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]
See also
- Darley Waddilove, Charles' grandfather
