Alexander Ball
Alexander John Ball | |
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Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball, 1st Baronet | |
| Born | 22 July 1757 Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire |
| Died | 25 October 1809 (aged 52) San Anton Palace, Malta |
| Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1778–1809 |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral of the Red |
| Battles / wars | |
Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball, 1st Baronet (22 July 1757 – 25 October 1809) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who served as the civil commissioner of Malta from 1799 to 1801 and again from 1802 to 1809. He was born in Ebworth Park in Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire. He was the fourth son of Robert and Mary (Dickinson) Ball and the younger brother of Ingram Ball.