The Life of Adm Sir Leopold Heath (1817-1907)
JJ Heath-Caldwell SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Regions:
- Surrey, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- History talks
- Fee:
- Free
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 4th October 2024
- Tagged:
- Crimean War | Abyssinia Campaign | Slavery | Royal Navy
Leopold was a action man of the Victorian era. He participated in the Crimean War (1853-1856) and the Abyssinian campaign of 1868. He was also one of the key players in the Royal Navy campaign to finish slavery on the East Coast of Africa in 1868. In his retirement he became a man of business and he also continued taking part in anti slavery work. More information can be found at https://jjhc.info/heathleopold1907
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I was born and educated in New Zealand. I studied Physics at University. I worked in the Electronics industry from 1980 to 2001. During this time I also worked in Oman and Egypt. Since 2005 I have been running an internet company (www.localsurveyorsdirect.co.uk). I have a family history website www.jjhc.info. I am a member of Winchester Rotary Club. I am one of the organisers of the Clarendon Marathon (www.clarendon-marathon.co.uk).
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