George Ramsay, 12th Earl of Dalhousie
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George Ramsay, 12th Earl of Dalhousie (1806–1880) was a British
naval officer.
He served in the Royal Navy
from 1820, rising to the rank of Admiral
by 1875. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath
in 1856. He succeeded his cousin, Fox Maule Ramsay in 1874, and was created first Baron Ramsay of Glenmark in 1875.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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naval officer.
He served in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
from 1820, rising to the rank of Admiral
Admiral
Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet . It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM"...
by 1875. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath
Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath...
in 1856. He succeeded his cousin, Fox Maule Ramsay in 1874, and was created first Baron Ramsay of Glenmark in 1875.