Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy (1805-1865) in a portrait from the early to mid 1860s. FitzRoy was an English officer of the Royal Navy, a scientist, meteorologist, hydrographer, and the 2nd Governor of New Zealand. He achieved lasting fame as the captain of HMS Beagle during Charles Darwin's famous voyage.

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Location: London, England.
Photo credit: © Alpha Historica / Alamy / Afripics
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