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Francis F. Liardet, 1846-??

Nationality: English
Date of Birth: 1846.01.26
Place of Birth: Portsea (not
Date of Death:
Place of Death:

Identity:

Liardet may have been the son of Francis Liardet (1798-1863), naval commander.

Life:

Liardet was appointed Sub-Lieutenant on HMS Malacca on 20 November 1865, and was appointed to HMS Forte in 1868. He met JW on the latter's trip to Valparaiso.

Bibliography:

Times, London, Wednesday 22 November 1865, p12 and Saturday 17 October 1868, p. 9.