John Washington (Royal Navy officer)

John Washington FRS FRGS (1 January 1800 – 16 September 1863) was an officer of the Royal Navy, Hydrographer of the Navy, and a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society of London.

John Washington
FRS FRGS
Hydrographer of the Navy
In office
29 January 1855 – 16 September 1863 (1855-01-29 – 1863-09-16)
Preceded bySir Francis Beaufort
Succeeded bySir George Richards
Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society
In office
23 May 1836 – 16 March 1841 (1836-05-23 – 1841-03-16)
Preceded byAlexander Maconochie
Succeeded byJulian Jackson
Personal details
Born(1800-01-01)1 January 1800
Crondall, Hampshire, England
Died16 September 1863(1863-09-16) (aged 63)
Le Havre, Normandy, France
Spouse
Eleonora Askew
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(m. 1833)​
OccupationHydrographer, geographer
Known for
  • Co-founder of the Royal Geographical Society
Military service
Branch Royal Navy
Service years1812–1863
RankRear admiral
Wars
  • Napoleonic Wars
  • Anglo-American War
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