Christopher Wyvill
Born6 May 1792
Died29 January 1863
Bedale
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
RankRear Admiral
Battles/warsGreek War of Independence

Rear Admiral Christopher Wyvill (6 May 1792 – 29 January 1863) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1849 to 1853.

Wyvill joined the Royal Navy on 25 October 1805. He saw action at Grabusa in 1828 during the Greek War of Independence.[1] Promoted to captain on 22 February 1832, he was given command of the sixth-rate, HMS Cleopatra, in 1841 and went on to serve as Commander-in-Chief, Africa from 1849 to 1853[2] and Superintendent of the Chatham Dockyard from 1854 to 1856.[1] He was promoted to Rear-Admiral of the Red on 8 November 1860.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Christopher Wyvill (1792-1863)". Three Decks. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  2. "Christopher Wyvill R.N." William Loney. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  3. "No. 22445". The London Gazette. 9 November 1860. p. 4127.
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