Henry John Rous

British Royal Navy admiral (1795-1877)
Person human Q332965
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Henry John Rous

Summary

Henry John Rous is a human[1]. He was born on January 23, 1795[2]. He died in London[3]. He died on June 19, 1877[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry John Rous passed away in London[3].
  • Henry John Rous was born on January 23, 1795[2].
  • Henry John Rous died on June 19, 1877[4].
  • Henry John Rous is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
  • Henry John Rous's father was John Rous, 1st Earl of Stradbroke[9].
  • Henry John Rous's mother was Charlotte Whittaker[10].
  • Among Henry John Rous's spouses was Sophia Cuthbert[11].
  • Henry John Rous held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Henry John Rous worked as a politician[5].
  • Henry John Rous's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Henry John Rous held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Henry John Rous's education included a stint at Westminster School[14].
  • Henry John Rous was educated at Burney's Academy[15].
  • Henry John Rous is recorded as male[16].
  • Henry John Rous's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Henry John Rous was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].
  • Henry John Rous's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[19].
  • Henry John Rous's Commons category is recorded as Henry John Rous[20].
  • Henry John Rous's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[21].
  • Henry John Rous's family name is recorded as Rous[22].
  • Henry John Rous's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Henry John Rous's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • Henry John Rous's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[25].
  • Henry John Rous's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Henry John Rous's described by source is recorded as A Naval Biographical Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry John Rous was born on January 23, 1795[2]. His father was John Rous, 1st Earl of Stradbroke[9]. His mother was Charlotte Whittaker[10].

Education

Educated at Westminster School[14], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1179[30] and Burney's Academy[15], a preparatory school[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and naval officer[6]. Henry John Rous held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].

Personal Life

Henry John Rous was married to Sophia Cuthbert[11]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].

Death and Burial

Henry John Rous died on June 19, 1877[4]. He passed away in London[3]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Henry John Rous ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where did Henry John Rous die?

Henry John Rous died in London[3].

Who were Henry John Rous's parents?

Henry John Rous's father was John Rous, 1st Earl of Stradbroke[9]. Henry John Rous's mother was Charlotte Whittaker[10].

Who was Henry John Rous married to?

Henry John Rous's spouses include Sophia Cuthbert[11].

What did Henry John Rous do for work?

Henry John Rous worked as politician[5] and naval officer[6].

Where did Henry John Rous go to school?

Henry John Rous was educated at Westminster School[14] and Burney's Academy[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Rous, Henry John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Rous, Henry John (NBD). wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank admiral
    Given name Henry
    Allegiance United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Spouse Sophia Cuthbert
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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