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Admiral of the Fleet John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, [2] GCB, OM, GCVO (25 January 1841 – 10 July 1920), commonly known as Jacky or Jackie Fisher, was a British Admiral of the Fleet.
John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (born Jan. 25, 1841, Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]—died July 10, 1920, London) was a British admiral and first sea lord whose reforms between 1904 and 1910 ensured the dominance of the Royal Navy during World War I.
Jun 27, 2022 · Admiral of the Fleet T HE RIGHT HONOURABLE John Arbuthnot Fisher, First Baron Fisher, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., R.N. (25 January, 1841 – 10 July, 1920) was one of the most celebrated officers in the history of the Royal Navy.
John Fisher led the Royal Navy in the run-up to and in the early years of the First World War. A controversial figure in his lifetime and afterwards, his intentions and legacy are hotly disputed by historians.
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John Arbuthnot [1] Fisher Fisher, 1st Baron (ärbŭth´nət), 1841–1920, British admiral. Entering the navy in 1854, he specialized in gunnery and in 1872 was responsible for instituting the developmental work that perfected the torpedo.
Jul 9, 2024 · Admiral of the Fleet John Arbuthnot "Jacky" (or "Jackie") Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, GCB, OM, GCVO (25 January 1841 – 10 July 1920) was a British admiral known for his efforts at naval reform.
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John Fisher led the Royal Navy in the run-up to and in the early years of the First World War. A controversial figure in his lifetime and afterwards, his intentions and legacy are hotly disputed by historians. 1. British Admiral.
John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (1841-1920), Admiral. Sitter in 19 portraits Admiral of the Fleet; an efficient administrator whose reforming influence was felt throughout the navy. As a Vice-Admiral, he was commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean Fleet from 1899 to 1901.
Admiral John Arbuthnot Fisher (1841-1920), often referred to as the greatest Royal Navy Admiral since Nelson, returned to office as First Sea Lord for a short period before his dramatic resignation over the conduct of the Gallipoli affair led to Winston Churchill's banishment to the political wilderness.
