William Kennedy (Royal Navy officer)
Sir William Kennedy | |
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| Born | 4 March 1838 Naples, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies |
| Died | 9 October 1916 (aged 78) Daventry, Northamptonshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1851–1901 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | East Indies Station Nore Command |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Second Opium War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir William Robert Kennedy GCB (4 March 1838 – 9 October 1916) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.