Frederick William Beechey | |
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 Beechey painted by his brother George Duncan Beechey | |
| President of the Royal Geographical Society | |
| In office 28 May 1855 – 29 November 1856 | |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Ellesmere |
| Succeeded by | Sir Roderick Murchison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 February 1796 London, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 29 November 1856 (aged 60) London, Middlesex, England |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1806–1856 |
| Rank | Rear-admiral |
| Commands | HMS Blossom HMS Sulphur HMS African HMS Lucifer HMS Firefly |
| Battles/wars | |
Rear-Admiral Frederick William Beechey FRS (17 February 1796 – 29 November 1856) was an English naval officer, artist, explorer, hydrographer and writer.