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Henry John Rous
Detail of a portrait of Henry John Rous with George Payne, by G. Thompson
Detail of a portrait of Henry John Rous with George Payne, by G. Thompson
Born(1795-01-23)23 January 1795
London, England[1]
Died19 June 1877(1877-06-19) (aged 82)
London, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1808–1835
RankAdmiral
Commands held
  • HMS Podargus
  • HMS Mosquito
  • HMS Sappho
  • HMS Hind
  • HMS Rainbow
  • HMS Pique
Battles/wars
  • Napoleonic Wars
     • Walcheren Campaign
     • Adriatic campaign
     • Siege of Cattaro
     • Siege of Ragusa

Admiral Henry John Rous (23 January 1795 – 19 June 1877) was an officer of the British Royal Navy, who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and was later a Member of Parliament and a leading figure in horse racing.

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