Sir Augustus Clifford | |
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Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod | |
In office 25 July 1832 – 8 February 1877 | |
Monarchs | William IV Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | Sir Thomas Tyrwhitt |
Succeeded by | Sir William Knollys |
Personal details | |
Born | Augustus William James Clifford 26 May 1788 France |
Died | 8 February 1877 Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London, England | (aged 88)
Spouse |
Lady Elizabeth Frances Townshend
(m. 1813; died 1862) |
Relations | William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire (father) Lady Elizabeth Foster (mother) |
Children | William John Cavendish Clifford |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Knight Bachelor Baronet |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1800–1866 |
Rank | Admiral of the Red |
Admiral Sir Augustus William James Clifford, 1st Baronet, CB (26 May 1788 – 8 February 1877) was a British Royal Navy officer, court official, and usher of the Black Rod.