Edmond Slade facts for kids
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Sir Edmond Slade
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| Born | 20 March 1859 |
| Died | 20 January 1928 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Cocktrice HMS Algerine HMS Diana East Indies Station |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order |
Admiral Sir Edmond John Warre Slade (born March 20, 1859 – died January 20, 1928) was an important officer in the Royal Navy. He held a key role as the Director of Naval Intelligence. Interestingly, his daughter, Madeleine Slade, became a well-known follower of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Edmond Slade began his journey in the Royal Navy in 1872 when he was just 13 years old. His father, Rev George Fitzclarence Slade, was a respected scholar.
In 1874, Edmond became a midshipman on HMS Northumberland. A midshipman is a young officer in training. He quickly moved up the ranks. He became a Sub-Lieutenant in 1878 and a Lieutenant in 1879. By 1894, he was promoted to Commander.
In January 1895, he took command of a paddle gunboat called Cocktrice. This ship was stationed on the Danube River. Its job was to represent Great Britain on the Danube Commission, which managed river navigation.
Important Commands
In 1898, Slade commanded the sloop HMS Algerine in China. A sloop is a type of warship. He was promoted to Captain in December 1899. After this, he commanded the cruiser HMS Diana in the Mediterranean Sea starting in April 1902.
When King Edward VII visited Malta in 1903, Slade was recognized for his service. He was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order. This is an honor given by the British monarch.
In 1904, Slade became the Commander of the Royal Naval War College. This was a place where naval officers learned advanced strategies. Then, in 1907, he was given a very important job: Director of Naval Intelligence. In this role, he was in charge of gathering and analyzing information about other navies.
International Role and East Indies
Slade was promoted to Rear-Admiral in 1908. He represented the British Admiralty (the government department in charge of the Royal Navy) at an important meeting. This was the International Maritime Conference from December 1908 to February 1909. This conference led to the Declaration of London, which set rules for naval warfare.
In 1909, he became the Commander in Chief, East Indies Station. This meant he was in charge of all British naval forces in a large area, including parts of Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Royal Recognition and Oil
In 1911, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (KCIE). This was a high honor for his service in India. In 1912, King George V and Queen Mary visited India for a grand ceremony called the Durbar. During this visit, Slade was also appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO).
In 1913, Winston Churchill, who was then in charge of the Navy, sent Slade on a special mission. He was to investigate buying a large share (51%) in the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. This company was very important for oil supplies. Slade's report was positive. Just before World War I began, the British Government bought the 51% stake. As part of this deal, the government could appoint two directors to the company's board. Slade became one of these directors and held the position until his death.
He officially retired from the Navy as a full Admiral on September 1, 1917.
Family Life
In 1887, Edmond Slade married Florence Madeleine. They had two daughters: Rhona Warre and Madeline Warre Slade. Madeline later became famous as Mirabehn, a devoted follower of Mahatma Gandhi in India.
Images for kids
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Ribbon for the Royal Victorian Order
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Ribbon for the Order of the Indian Empire
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Ribbon for the Egypt Medal
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Ribbon for the Africa General Service Medal
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Ribbon for the Naval General Service Medal (1915)
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Ribbon for the British War Medal
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Ribbon for the King George V Coronation Medal
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Ribbon for the Legion of Honour (France)
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The Khedive's Star (Egypt)
