Memorial: M561

Monument in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh commemorating Commander Edward Bremer RN d. 1847

Location

Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / EDWARD GORDON BREMER / COMMANDER R.N. / ELDEST SON OF / SIR J. J. GORDON BREMER / K.C.B., K.C.H., / PRIORY, COMPTON, DEVON / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / AT EDINBURGH CASTLE / APRIL 8th 1847 / AGED 26 YEARS'

Details

Description: Square pedestal surmounted by an urn
Type: Monument
Position: South west area of churchyard
Materials: Sandstone

People

Bremer, Edward Gordon
Age: 26
Date of Death: 8/4/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Stone badly affected by lichen, in shadow of large trees.
Recorder: John Steele, 13/6/1988

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