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Algernon Heneage
Royal Navy admiral (1833–1915) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral Sir Algernon Charles Fieschi Heneage GCB (19 March 1833 – 10 June 1915) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore. Dubbed "Pompo," he was known for his immaculate dress and his white-glove inspections of the ships under his command.[1]
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Sir Algernon Heneage | |
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![]() "Pompo". Caricature by Spy published in Vanity Fair in 1901. | |
Born | (1833-03-19)19 March 1833 |
Died | 10 June 1915(1915-06-10) (aged 82) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Falcon HMS Rodney HMS Warrior Pacific Station Nore Command |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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