Memorial: M1003

Wall tablet in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Frederick Richards d. 1912

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET / SIR / FREDERICK W. RICHARDS / G.C.B.-D.C.L. / FIRST SEA LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY 1893-99 / VIGILANT AND RESOLUTE WITH SINGLENESS / OF HEART AND PURPOSE DEVOTED HIS LIFE / TO THE NAVY AND THE EMPIRE. / 1833-1912'

Details

Description: Oval portrait in relief within architectural surround, coat of arms above.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Crypt
Materials: Marble
Artists: Frederick William Pomeroy

People

Richards, Frederick William
Age: 78
Date of Death: 1912
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1982

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