Family and Education
b. 11 Oct. 1759, o. surv. s. of Sir Richard Bickerton, 1st Bt. m. 25 Sept. 1788, at Antigua, Anne, da. of Dr James Athill of Antigua, s.p. suc. fa. as 2nd Bt. 25 Feb. 1792; cr. Knight of the Crescent 8 Oct. 1801; KCB 2 Jan. 1815; took his mother’s name of Hussey before Bickerton 16 May 1823.
Offices Held
Midshipman RN 1771, lt. 1777, cdr. 1779, capt. 1781, r.-adm. 1799; asst. port adm. Portsmouth 1799 – 1800; c.-in-c. Mediterranean 1802 – 03; second in command to Nelson 1804 – 05; c.-in-c. May 1805; v.-adm. 1805, adm. 1810; port adm. Portsmouth 1812 – 14; maj.-gen. marines 1810, lt.-gen. 1818, gen. 1830 – d.
Ld. of Admiralty Apr. 1807 – Mar. 1812.
Dir. Greenwich Hosp. 1810.
Main residence: Upwood, Hunts.
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Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
BICKERTON, Sir Richard (1759-1832)
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