Background
KERR, Lord Walter Talbot was born on September 28, 1839 in Scotland. 4th son of 7th Marquis of Lothian, and Cecil, daughter of 2nd Earl Talbot.
KERR, Lord Walter Talbot was born on September 28, 1839 in Scotland. 4th son of 7th Marquis of Lothian, and Cecil, daughter of 2nd Earl Talbot.
Studied at Radley College.
Entered Navy 1853; served in Baltic, 1854-1855. With Naval Brigade at relief and battle of Lucknow. Has Royal Humane Society medal for saving life.
Captain 1872.
Rear-Admiral 18S9. Vice-Admiral 1895. Admiral 1900. Private Secretary to First Lord of Admiralty, 1885-1890.
Second in command Mediterranean, 1890-1892. Junior Lord of Admiralty, 1892.
2nd Lord, 1894-1895; commanded Channel Squadron, 1895-1897.
Senior Naval Lord of Admiralty, 1899-1904. Admiral of the Fleet 1904-1909.
Clubs: United Service, Junior Carlton.
Spouse 1873, Lady Amabel Cowper (daughter 1906),daughter of 6th Earl Cowper.