Arthur Christian
Admiral Arthur Henry Christian, CB, MVO (31 August 1863 – 20 August 1926) was a senior Royal Navy officer.
Early life
Born on 31 August 1863 at 13 Lowndes Square, London, he was the fourth son of George Christian[1] and his wife Sarah Mary Christian (neé Bainbrigge).[2] He was educated at Twyford School, then an all-boys Independent preparatory school.[3]
Military career
He was promoted to lieutenant on 31 December 1885.[4] On 1 January 1896, he was promoted to commander[5] "for services on the West and East Coasts of Africa".[6] He was promoted to captain on 31 December 1901.[7]
Personal life
In 1911, Christian married Geraldine Diana Monsell. Together they had one son and two daughters.[1]
Honours and decorations
References
- ^ a b "CHRISTIAN, Admiral Arthur Henry". Who Was Who. A & C Black. December 2007. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ Lundy, Darryl. "Admiral Arthur Henry Christian". ThePeerage.com. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "Old Twyfordians - Biographies". Twyford School. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "No. 25545". The London Gazette. 1 January 1886.
- ^ "No. 26694". The London Gazette. 31 December 1895.
- ^ "No. 26696". The London Gazette. 3 January 1896.
- ^ "No. 27393". The London Gazette. 3 January 1902.