Frederick William Beechey

Frederick William Beechey FRS
Beechey painted by his brother George Duncan Beechey
President of the Royal Geographical Society
In office 28 May 1855 – 29 November 1856 (1855-05-28 – 1856-11-29)
Preceded by	The Earl of Ellesmere
Succeeded by	Sir Roderick Murchison
Personal details
Born	(1796-02-17)17 February 1796 London, Middlesex, England
Died	29 November 1856(1856-11-29) (aged 60) London, Middlesex, England
Military service
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch	Royal Navy
Service years	1806–1856
Rank	Rear admiral
Commands	HMS Blossom (1806)

Frederick William Beechey FRS (17 February 1796 – 29 November 1856) was an English naval officer, artist, explorer, hydrographer and writer.