Charles Elliot 1801 – 1875

Biography

Charles Elliot was born on August 15, 1801, in Dresden, beginning a life that would lead him to distinguished service in the British Royal Navy. Though born abroad, he would become a notable figure in naval history during a significant period of British maritime expansion and influence. His career in the Royal Navy spanned decades of service to the Crown during a transformative era for the British armed forces.

Admiral Elliot’s long life carried him from the early years of the nineteenth century through nearly three-quarters of a century of change and development. He ultimately settled in the English West Country, making Withycombe Raleigh his home in his final years. He passed away on September 9, 1875, at an advanced age, having witnessed the remarkable technological and social transformations of the Victorian era.

Following his death, Elliot was laid to rest at the Parish Church of St John the Evangelist in Exmouth, a fitting resting place reflecting his connection to the Devon coast. His burial in this historic church honored both his life and his service, leaving a mark within the local community where he had spent his later years.