William Houston Stewart

Admiral

Sir William Houston Stewart

GCB
Born7 September 1822 (1822-09-07)
Kirkmichael House, Ayrshire
Died13 November 1902(1902-11-13) (aged 80)
London
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Service years1835–1885
RankAdmiral
CommandsFirebrand
Dragon
Impregnable
Marlborough
Plymouth Command
ConflictsCrimean War
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath

Admiral Sir William Houston Stewart, GCB (7 September 1822 – 13 November 1901) was a senior British naval officer who, after a long, active career, eventually held the office of the Controller of the Royal Navy from 1872 to 1881.

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