Cyprian Bridge

Admiral Sir Cyprian Arthur George Bridge GCB (13 March 1839 – 16 August 1924) was a British Royal Navy officer towards the end of the era of Pax Britannica. He was Commander-in-chief of both the Australian Squadron and the China Squadron.

For the island in the Solomon Islands, see Cyprian Bridge Island.

Sir Cyprian Bridge
Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, Commander-in-Chief, China Station, with staff in 1902
Born13 March 1839 (1839-03-13)
St. John's, Newfoundland
Died16 August 1924 (1924-08-17) (aged 85)
Kingston Hill, Surrey
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
RankAdmiral
Commands heldHMS Colossus
Battles/warsCrimean War
World War I
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
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