John Jellicoe
Admiral and Governor-General of New Zealand
Born
December 5th, 1859
165 years ago
Died
November 20th, 1935
89 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1859, served as a distinguished admiral in the Royal Navy. Commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland during World War I. Contributed to naval strategy and operations in the war. Later appointed as the 2nd Governor-General of New Zealand, overseeing important developments in the country's governance.
Commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland
Served as the 2nd Governor-General of New Zealand
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