William Edward Parry ( 1790 - 1855 )

Birth: Bath, Somerset, England (19 December 1790) Death: Ems, Germany (08 or 09 July 1855) Burial: Mausoleum of Greenwich hospital burial-ground, London Career: Entered Royal Navy, reaching rank of Rear Admiral; arctic explorer; Controller of the Steam Department, Royal Navy Honours: Kt 1829 Membership: Fellow Election Date: 15/02/1821.