Edward Belcher
Sir Edward Belcher | |
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Sir Edward Belcher c. 1859, portrait by Stephen Pearce | |
| Born | 27 February 1799 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Died | 18 March 1877 (aged 78) London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1812–1865 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | |
| Wars | First Anglo-Chinese War |
| Awards | |
| Spouse(s) | Diana Jolliffe |
Sir Edward Belcher (27 February 1799 – 18 March 1877) was a British naval officer, hydrographer, and explorer. Born in Nova Scotia, he was the great-grandson of Jonathan Belcher, who served as a colonial governor of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.