Henry Ponsonby
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For the Irish soldier, see Henry Ponsonby (died 1745).
Major-General Sir Henry Frederick Ponsonby GCB PC (10 December 1825 – 21 November 1895) was a British soldier and royal court official who served as Queen Victoria's Private Secretary.
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Quick Facts Private Secretary to the Sovereign, Monarch ...
Sir Henry Ponsonby | |
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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 (1825-12-10)10 December 1825 Corfu, United States of the Ionian Islands British Protectorate |
Died | 21 November 1895(1895-11-21) (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 Cavendish Ponsonby Lady Emily Charlotte Bathurst |
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