Algernon Heneage
| Sir Algernon Heneage | |
|---|---|
 "Pompo". Caricature by Spy published in Vanity Fair in 1901. | |
| Born | 19 March 1833 |
| Died | 10 June 1915 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Rodney HMS Warrior Pacific Station Nore Command |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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]
Naval career
Heneage was appointed a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1854[1] Promoted to Captain in 1866, he took command of HMS Rodney in 1867 and then HMS Warrior in 1881.[1] He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station in 1887 and Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1892.[1] He died in 1915 and is buried at Brompton Cemetery.[2]
The grave lies against the eastern wall towards the north-east corner. His wife lies with him.
Family
In 1874 he married Louisa Emma Antrobus;[1] they had one daughter.[3]
References
External links
- The Dreadnought Project: Algernon Heneage
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Michael Culme-Seymour |
Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station 1887–1890 |
Succeeded by Sir Charles Hotham |
| Preceded by Charles Curme |
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore 1892–1894 |
Succeeded by Sir Richard Wells |