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Angus Cunninghame Graham
Admiral Sir Angus Edward Malise Bontine Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore and Ardoch (16 February 1893 – 14 February 1981) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland. Naval career Educated at Ascham St. Vincent's School, Cunninghame Graham joined the Royal Navy in 1905 when he entered the RNC, Osborne.Cunninghame Graham, Admiral Sir Angus Edward Malise Bontine (1979). Random Naval Recollections, 1905–1951. Gartochan, Dumbartonshire: Famedram Publishers Limited. His tutors thought well of himRoyal Naval Service Record ADM 196/55 and in 1907 he progressed to RNC ''Dartmouth'' where he continued to get good grades in everything except engineering. He completed his cadet training on HMS ''Cumberland'' and passed out as a midshipman in 1910. One of his first postings was to HMS ''Cochrane'', which was one of the ships that escorted George V and Queen Mary to the Delhi Durbar of 1911. He was promoted to sub-lieutenant in 1912 and at the beginning of 1914 he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans as ''Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city#National capitals, Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national Government of the United Kingdom, government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the Counties of England, counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
