Hubert Lynes, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Hubert Lynes

British First World War admiral and ornithologist

Date of Birth: 27-Nov-1874

Date of Death: 10-Nov-1942

Profession: biologist, ornithologist, naval officer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Rear Admiral Hubert Lynes, (27 November 1874 – 10 November 1942) was a British admiral whose First World War service was notable for his direction of the Zeebrugge and Ostend raids designed to neutralise the German-held port of Bruges, which was used as a raiding base against the British coastline by Imperial German Navy surface and submarine raiders.
Throughout his service life and during retirement, Lynes was a noted and experienced ornithologist who contributed to numerous books on the subject and was in his lifetime considered the leading expert on African birds.