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Frederick Marryat

(1792–1848) Writer Kingdom of Great Britain

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Frederick Marryat was a writer from the Kingdom of Great Britain, best known for Mr. Midshipman Easy.

Quick Facts About Frederick Marryat

Born
July 10, 1792
Died
August 9, 1848
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Mr. Midshipman Easy
Known for
The Phantom Ship, Mr Midshipman Easy, The Children of the New Forest
Spouse
Catherine Shairp

About Frederick Marryat

Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Companion of the Order of the Bath Fellow of the Royal Society

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