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[naath]

Died on this day in 1900 aged 55 Alfred Saxe-Coburg and Gotha , Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (my toy,wikipedia). Son of Queen Victoria. Alfred was in the Navy, beginning as a Midshipman and working his way up to Rear-Admiral (probably that was easier for him than for most Midshipmen...). He succeeded his uncle as Duke of S-C & G as his older brother had renounced his place in the succession for the Dukedom (and would in time be King).

Born on this day in 1601 to Louis Hesse-Darmstadt V, Landrgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt and Magdalene of Brandenburg, Anne of Hess Darmstadt (my toy,wikipedia). Grandmother of George I.

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[ilanin.livejournal.com]

Most Admirals begin as Midshipmen; Midshipman is the rank an officer cadet has while they're still a cadet and before they pass the fleet board examination and get an active duty posting, at which point they get promoted to Sub-Lieutenant (if they're British) or Ensign (if they're American).

[naath.livejournal.com]

Right, but he was the son of the Queen... I find it somewhat interesting that the usual rules applied.