Algernon de Horsey
British admiral (1827–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral Sir Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey KCB DL (25 July 1827 – 22 October 1922) was a Royal Navy officer, appointed aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria. He distinguished himself in Canada during the Fenian raids, and was thanked in Parliament for suppressing riots in Jamaica.
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Sir Algernon de Horsey | |
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Born | 25 July 1827 |
Died | 22 October 1922 (1922-10-23) (aged 95) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1840–1892 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Devastation HMS Victor HMS Brisk HMS Wolverine HMS Aurora HMS Hector Pacific Station |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
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