Henry John Rous

The Honourable Henry John Rous
Detail of a portrait of Henry John Rous with George Payne, by G. Thompson
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 / branch	Royal Navy
Years of service	1808–1835
Rank	Admiral
Commands	HMS Podargus HMS Mosquito HMS Sappho HMS Hind HMS Rainbow HMS Pique
Battles / wars	Napoleonic Wars Walcheren Campaign Adriatic campaign Siege of Cattaro Siege of Ragusa

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.