Assheton Curzon-Howe
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Admiral Sir Assheton Gore Curzon-Howe KCB
CVO
CMG
(10 August 1850 – 1911) was a British
naval officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet
from 1908 to 1910.
, and Anne (d. 1877), who was Lord Howe's second wife (Assheton was the youngest of her three children), daughter of Vice-Admiral Sir John Gore. His paternal great-grandfather was Admiral Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe
.
In 1906, now a Vice Admiral, Curzon-Howe served as second-in-command of the Channel Fleet
, flying his flag in HMS Caesar
(Captain Sydney R. Fremantle). In 1907, he was Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet. Curzon-Howe the served as Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet
from 1908 to 1910. He was promoted to Admiral in late 1909 or early 1910. He was Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth
from 1 May 1910 until his death, age 60, on 17 March 1911. During this time he flew his flag in HMS Victory
.
His wife Alice died on 5 November 1948.
Assheton's elder sister, Lady Maria Anna Curzon
(1848–1929), was the great-great-grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales
.
Order of the Bath
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CVO
Royal Victorian Order
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CMG
Order of St Michael and St George
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(10 August 1850 – 1911) was a British
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naval officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet
Mediterranean Fleet
Several countries have or have had a Mediterranean Fleet in their navy. See:* Mediterranean Fleet * French Mediterranean Fleet* Mediterranean Squadron * United States Sixth Fleet...
from 1908 to 1910.
Early life
Curzon-Howe was the thirteenth and youngest child of Richard Curzon-Howe, 1st Earl HoweRichard Curzon-Howe, 1st Earl Howe
Richard William Penn Curzon-Howe, 1st Earl Howe, GCH, PC was a British peer and courtier.Curzon was the third son of Hon...
, and Anne (d. 1877), who was Lord Howe's second wife (Assheton was the youngest of her three children), daughter of Vice-Admiral Sir John Gore. His paternal great-grandfather was Admiral Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe
Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe KG was a British naval officer, notable in particular for his service during the American War of Independence and French Revolutionary Wars. He was the brother of William Howe and George Howe.Howe joined the navy at the age of thirteen and served...
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Career
In 1894 Curzon-Howe flew his flag as Commodore on the corvette HMS Cleopatra on the North America and West Indies Station.In 1906, now a Vice Admiral, Curzon-Howe served as second-in-command of the Channel Fleet
Channel Fleet
The Channel Fleet was the Royal Navy formation of warships that defended the waters of the English Channel from 1690 to 1909.-History:The Channel Fleet dates back at least to 1690 when its role was to defend England against the French threat under the leadership of Edward Russell, 1st Earl of...
, flying his flag in HMS Caesar
HMS Caesar (1896)
HMS Caesar was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy, named after the Roman military and political leader Julius Caesar.-Technical description:...
(Captain Sydney R. Fremantle). In 1907, he was Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet. Curzon-Howe the served as Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet
Mediterranean Fleet
Several countries have or have had a Mediterranean Fleet in their navy. See:* Mediterranean Fleet * French Mediterranean Fleet* Mediterranean Squadron * United States Sixth Fleet...
from 1908 to 1910. He was promoted to Admiral in late 1909 or early 1910. He was Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth
Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth
The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth was a senior commander of the Royal Navy for hundreds of years. Portsmouth Command was a name given to the units, establishments, and staff operating under the post.-History:...
from 1 May 1910 until his death, age 60, on 17 March 1911. During this time he flew his flag in HMS Victory
HMS Victory
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Family
On 25 February 1892, at the age of 41, Assheton married Alice Anne Cowell, daughter of General Rt. Hon. Sir John Cowell. They had five children:- Captain Leicester Charles Assheton St. John Curzon-Howe (8 July 1894 - 21 February 1941)
- Victoria Alexandrina Alice Curzon-Howe (1 September 1896 - 3 February 1910)
- Assheton Penn Curzon-Howe-Herrick (21 August 1898 - 23 February 1959)
- Joyce Mary Curzon-Howe (16 July 1906 - 24 September 1997)
- Elizabeth Anne Curzon-Howe (15 November 1909-?)
His wife Alice died on 5 November 1948.
Assheton's elder sister, Lady Maria Anna Curzon
Maria Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn
Maria Anna Hamilton Curzon-Howe , was an English aristocrat. She was the daughter of Richard Curzon-Howe, 1st Earl Howe and Anne Gore....
(1848–1929), was the great-great-grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
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