| Sir Thomas Briggs | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1780 |
| Died | 16 December 1852 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Agincourt Portsmouth Command |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George |
Admiral Sir Thomas Briggs GCMG (1780 – 16 December 1852) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Briggs served as Captain of HMS Agincourt in the early years of the nineteenth century.[1]
He was made Superintendent of Malta Dockyard in 1832[2][3] and went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth in 1851.[4]
He died in office in 1852.[5]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Thomas Capel |
Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth 1851–1852 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Cochrane |