Algernon Heneage
| Sir Algernon Heneage | |
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"Pompo". Caricature by Spy published in Vanity Fair in 1901.
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| Born | 19 March 1833 |
| Died | 10 June 1915 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
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| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy
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| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Rodney HMS Warrior Pacific Station Nore Command |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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.
Heneage was appointed a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1854 Promoted to Captain in 1866, he took command of HMS Rodney in 1867 and then HMS Warrior in 1881. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station in 1887 and Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1892. He died in 1915 and is buried at Brompton Cemetery.
The grave lies against the eastern wall towards the north-east corner. His wife lies with him.
In 1874 he married Louisa Emma Antrobus; they had one daughter.
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