John Ross (Royal Navy officer)
John Ross | |
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Painting of Ross c. 1833 | |
| British Consul at Stockholm | |
| In office 8 March 1839 – 10 February 1846 | |
| Preceded by | George Foy |
| Succeeded by | Sir Norman Pringle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 June 1777 Kirkcolm, Wigtown, Scotland |
| Died | 30 August 1856 (aged 79) London, England |
| Relatives | James Clark Ross (nephew) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | |
| Service years | 1786–1856 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Conflicts | |
Sir John Ross CB (24 June 1777 – 30 August 1856) was a Scottish Royal Navy officer and polar explorer. He was the uncle of Sir James Clark Ross, who explored the Arctic with him, and later led expeditions to Antarctica.