Holland was born in 1844 and, after an initial education at
Windlesham House School, joined the
Royal Navy in 1857. He was captain of
HMS Australia and in charge of the
Medway Fleet reserve, before he was appointed
Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong in 1896. He was promoted to flag rank as
rear admiral on 1 January 1899, and in September that year was appointed
Admiral-superintendent of
Chatham dockyard, serving as such for three years until 2 September 1902. He was promoted
vice-admiral on 30 August 1903, and
admiral on 1 June 1907, before retiring the following year in April 1908. ==Family==