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Henry John Rous
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Admiral Henry John Rous (23 January 1795 – 19 June 1877) was an officer of the British Royal Navy, who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and was later a Member of Parliament and a leading figure in horse racing.
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Born | (1795-01-23)23 January 1795 London, England[1] |
Died | 19 June 1877(1877-06-19) (aged 82) London, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1808–1835 |
Rank | Admiral |
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