Algernon de Horsey

Sir Algernon de Horsey
Born25 July 1827
Died22 October 1922 (1922-10-23) (aged 95)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Years of service1840–1892
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Devastation
HMS Victor
HMS Brisk
HMS Wolverine
HMS Aurora
HMS Hector
Pacific Station
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath

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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