Alexander Ball
Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator (1757–1809) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball, 1st Baronet (Italian: Alessandro Giovanni Ball, 22 July 1757 – 25 October 1809) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who served as the Civil Commissioner of Malta. He was born in Ebworth Park in Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire.[1] He was the fourth son of Robert and Mary (Dickinson) Ball and the younger brother of Ingram Ball.
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Sir Alexander John Ball | |
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Born | (1757-07-22)22 July 1757 Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire |
Died | 25 October 1809(1809-10-25) (aged 52) San Anton Palace, Malta |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1778–1809 |
Rank | Rear-Admiral of the Red |
Battles/wars | |
Other work | Civil Commissioner of Malta |
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