Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland

The Duke of Northumberland
Duke of Northumberland by Francis Grant
First Lord of the Admiralty
In office
28 February 1852 – 17 December 1852
MonarchQueen Victoria
Prime MinisterThe Earl of Derby
Preceded bySir Francis Baring, Bt
Succeeded bySir James Graham, Bt
Personal details
Born15 December 1792 (1792-12-15)
Died12 February 1865 (1865-02-13) (aged 72)
NationalityBritish
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Lady Eleanor Grosvenor
(d. 1911)
Parent(s)Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland
Frances Julia Burrell
Alma materSt John's College, Cambridge
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/serviceRoyal Navy
Years of service1805–c.1862
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Scout
HMS Pelorus
HMS Caledonia
HMS Cossack
HMS Driver
Battles/wars
AwardsKnight of the Order of the Garter
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Quartered arms of Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland, KG, PC

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 Lord Prudhoe between 1816 and 1847, was a British naval commander, explorer and Conservative politician.


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