Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal [SEP] date of death
Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal
Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal (1792 – 5 February 1863) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He became an accomplished surveyor, and reached the rank of vice-admiral.
Early life.
Vidal was born in 1792, the youngest of four children of Emeric Vidal, who served in the Royal Navy. Alexander followed his father, embarking on a naval career in December 1803 when he joined as a 1st class volunteer. He served alternately under Sir Charles Hamilton, Michael Seymour and W.
Vidal
Vidal (, , , ) is a Catalan surname, which also appears in French, Italian, Portuguese and English, and as a given name.
Vidal may refer to:
Surname.
- Aleix Vidal (born 1989), Spanish football player
- Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca (born 1945), Spanish politician
- Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal (1792–1863), British admiral and surveyor
- Alexander Vidal (1819–1906), Canadian politician
- Arturo Vidal (born 1987), Chilean