Alexander Ball

Alexander Ball

Sir Alexander John Ball, 1st Baronet (1757 – 20 October 1809) was a British Admiral and the first British governor of Malta. He was born in Ebworth Park, Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire. He was the fourth son of Robert and Mary (Dickinson) Ball.

Read more about Alexander Ball:  Early Naval Experience, Alexander Ball and Malta

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