Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg collection 1899-1914

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Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg collection 1899-1914

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Scott Polar Research Institute

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Scott Polar Research Institute

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British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904

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Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg

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Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg was born in Graz, Austria in 1854. Settling in Britain as a boy, he was naturalized as a British subject, and in 1868, entered the Royal Navy as a cadet. Advancing to midshipman and later lieutenant, he served on the North American and West Indies station and during the Egyptian War. Promoted commander in 1885 and captain in 1891, he was selected as naval adviser to the inspector-general of fortifications in 1892, remaining in that post until 189...