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Albert Hastings Markham
Sir Albert Hastings Markham | |
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.jpg) Markham in 19th century | |
| Birth name | Albert Hastings Markham |
| Born | 11 November 1841 Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France |
| Died | 28 October 1918 (aged 76) London, England |
| Allegiance |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1856–1906 |
| Rank | Admiral |
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| Battles / wars | Nukapu Expedition |
| Awards | ADC KCB (1903)[1] |
| Relations | Father: Captain John Markham Mother: Marianne Markham (née Wood)[1] Wife: Theodora Markham (née Gervers) Cousin: Sir Clements Robert Markham KCB FRS |
| Other work | Arctic Exploration Council of the Royal Geographical Society Author |
Admiral Sir Albert Hastings Markham KCB (11 November 1841 – 28 October 1918) was a British explorer, author, and officer in the Royal Navy. In 1903 he was invested as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. He is also remembered for designing the flag of New Zealand.[2]
- ^ a b Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Markham, Sir Albert Hastings (1841–1918), naval officer and Arctic explorer), by R N Rudmose Brown, revised by Roger T Stearn
- ^ "Death of Sir A. H. Markham. An Arctic Explorer. Career in the Navy". The Times. 29 October 1918. p. 8.
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