Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland
British naval commander, explorer and politician (1792–1865) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland, KG, PC, FRS, FSA, FRGS, FRAS (15 December 1792 – 12 February 1865), styled Lord Algernon Percy from birth until 1816 and known as The Lord Prudhoe between 1816 and 1847, was a British naval commander, explorer and Conservative politician.
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The Duke of Northumberland | |
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First Lord of the Admiralty | |
In office 28 February 1852 – 17 December 1852 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
Preceded by | Sir Francis Baring, Bt |
Succeeded by | Sir James Graham, Bt |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 December 1792 (1792-12-15) |
Died | 12 February 1865 (1865-02-13) (aged 72) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Lady Eleanor Grosvenor (d. 1911) |
Parent(s) | Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland Frances Julia Burrell |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1805–c.1862 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | HMS Scout HMS Pelorus HMS Caledonia HMS Cossack HMS Driver |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight of the Order of the Garter |
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