Home Riggs Popham
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 203 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 12,1762 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Gibraltar |
| Date of died | September 20,1820 |
| Died | Cheltenham |
| United Kingdom | |
| Children | Brunswick Popham |
| Siblings | Stephen Popham |
| Job | Politician |
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| Education | Westminster School |
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| ID | 1294201 |
Home Riggs Popham Life story
Rear Admiral Sir Home Riggs Popham, KCB, KCH, was a Royal Navy commander who saw service against the French during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He is remembered for his scientific accomplishments, particularly the development of a signal code that was adopted by the Royal Navy in 1803.