Admiral Sir David Beatty 1871-1936
Beatty was born 150 years ago on 17 January 1871. At the age of 13 he entered the Royal Navy as a cadet.
During his early career he served with distinction in Sudan from 1896-98 and in China during the Boxer Rising of 1900.
He quickly rose through the ranks and succeeded in becoming the youngest officer to achieve flag rank since Nelson, 100 years earlier.