Henry Ponsonby
Sir Henry Ponsonby | |
|---|---|
| Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
| In office 1870–1895 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Sir Charles Grey |
| Succeeded by | Sir Arthur Bigge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Frederick Ponsonby 10 December 1825 Corfu, United States of the Ionian Islands British Protectorate |
| Died | 21 November 1895 (aged 69) East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Bulteel |
| Children | 5, including Frederick and Arthur |
| Parent(s) | Sir Frederick Ponsonby Lady Emily Charlotte Bathurst |
Major-General Sir Henry Frederick Ponsonby (10 December 1825 – 21 November 1895) was a British soldier and royal court official who served as Queen Victoria's Private Secretary.