Benjamin Gonson
Benjamin Gonson (c. 1525–1577) was an English Naval Administrator, and the first Surveyor of the Royal Navy. He was a founding member of England's Navy Board during the Tudor period.
Benjamin Gonson | |
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| Born | 1525 Parish of St Dunstan-in-the-East, London, England |
| Died | 1577 London, England |
| Buried | St Dunstan-in-the-East |
| Allegiance | England |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1540–1577 |
| Commands held | Surveyor and Rigger of the Navy Treasurer of the Navy |
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