Philip Howard Colomb
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Vice-Admiral Philip Howard Colomb, RN (29 May 1831 – 13 October 1899). Born in Knockbrex, near Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, he was a Royal Navy officer, historian, critic and inventor. He was the son of General George Thomas Colomb (1787–1874). His younger brother Sir John Colomb was also a soldier and strategist of the Royal Navy.
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Philip Howard Colomb | |
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Born | (1831-05-29)29 May 1831 Knockbrex, Scotland |
Died | 13 October 1899(1899-10-13) (aged 68) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Naval officer |
Parents | |
Relatives | Sir John Colomb (brother) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1846–1886 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | Second Anglo-Burmese War Crimean War |
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