Memorial: M1280

Wall tablet in St Mary the Virgin, Beddington commemorating Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew d. 1834

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beddington, Surrey, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / SIR BENJAMIN HALLOWELL CAREW / G.C.B. / BORN THE 1ST OF JANUARY 1761 / DIED THE 2ND SEPTEMBER 1834'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus in relief, above, a broken ensign staff, sword and wreath with ribbon inscribed 'NILE'.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Carew chapel west wall
Materials: Stone

Event

Battle of the Nile 1798

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Carew, Benjamin Hallowell
Age: 73
Date of Death: 2/9/1834
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Name of Carew assumed in 1828 after inheritance from Mrs Carew. (O'Byrne 1849) Note R.D. Ridding.
Bibliography: Ludovic Kennedy 'Nelson and his captains' (London 1975) p. 340.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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