Herbert Richmond

Herbert Richmond

Admiral Sir Herbert William Richmond KCB (15 September 1871 – 15 December 1946) was a prominent naval officer, who also served as Vere Harmsworth Professor of Imperial and Naval History at Cambridge University and Master of Downing College, Cambridge. He was married to Florence Elsa, daughter of Sir Thomas Hugh Bell and half sister of Gertrude Bell.

Read more about Herbert Richmond:  Early Life and Naval Career, Career As A Flag Officer and Academic

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