Robert Lambert (Royal Navy officer)
Royal Navy admiral (1771–1836)
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Vice-Admiral Robert Stuart Lambert (2 April 1771 – 16 September 1836) was a Royal Navy officer who became commander-in-chief of the Cape of Good Hope Station.
Robert Lambert | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April 1771 |
| Died | 16 September 1836 (aged 65) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Duncan Cape of Good Hope Station |
Conflicts | Napoleonic Wars |
Naval career
Lambert joined the Royal Navy in circa 1790 and, having been promoted to captain he was given command of the third-rate HMS Duncan in 1812.[1] He became commander-in-chief of the Cape of Good Hope Station in 1820.[2] His responsibilities included command of the British garrison on Saint Helena where Napoleon died in May 1821.[3]