Algernon Heneage

Sir Algernon Heneage
"Pompo". Caricature by Spy published in Vanity Fair in 1901.
Born(1833-03-19)19 March 1833
Died10 June 1915(1915-06-10) (aged 82)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Falcon
HMS Rodney
HMS Warrior
Pacific Station
Nore Command
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
The grave of Admiral Algernon Heneage, Brompton Cemetery

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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