Robert Walmsley

Royal Navy admiral (1941–2022)
Person human Q7350827

Facts

16 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[15]
Date of birth
February 1, 1941
Date of death
August 4, 2022
Place of birth
Aberdeen
Place of death
East Dennis
Country of citizenship
United Kingdom[8]
Occupation
naval officer
Position held
Third Sea Lord[9]
Given name
Robert[18]
Military branch
Royal Navy[16]
Military, police or special rank
vice admiral[17]
🏷️ Also known as
en Robert Walmsley
🔖 Identifiers · 3
Freebase ID
/m/02rbcb2
Notable Names Database ID
861/000169354
Prabook ID
1860535

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Summary

Robert Walmsley was born in Aberdeen[1]. He was born on February 1, 1941[2]. He passed away in East Dennis[3]. He died on August 4, 2022[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5].

Body

Education

Educated at Fettes College[10], a boarding school[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1870[21], headquartered in Edinburgh[22] and Queens' College[11], a college of the University of Cambridge[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1448[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12], a grade of an order[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1815[28]; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[13], a fellowship award[29], in United Kingdom[30]; and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology[14], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32].

FAQs

Where was Robert Walmsley born?

Robert Walmsley was born in Aberdeen[1].

Where did Robert Walmsley die?

Robert Walmsley died in East Dennis[3].

Who were Robert Walmsley's parents?

Robert Walmsley's father was Robert Walmsley[6].

What did Robert Walmsley do for work?

Robert Walmsley worked as naval officer[5].

Where did Robert Walmsley go to school?

Robert Walmsley was educated at Fettes College[10] and Queens' College[11].

What awards did Robert Walmsley receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12], Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[13], and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology[14].

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  13. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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    Award received → Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
    Notable Names Database ID → 861/000169354
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    Wikidata description → Royal Navy admiral (1941–2022)
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