Edward Belcher, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Edward Belcher

Royal Navy admiral

Date of Birth: 27-Feb-1799

Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date of Death: 18-Mar-1877

Profession: explorer

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Edward Belcher

  • Admiral Sir Edward Belcher (27 February 1799 – 18 March 1877) was a British naval officer, hydrographer, and explorer.
  • Born in Nova Scotia, he was the great-grandson of Governor Jonathan Belcher.
  • He was briefly married to Diana Jolliffe, stepdaughter of Captain Peter Heywood, that marriage ending upon her application for legal separation for his having infected her with venereal disease.

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