Henry Ponsonby

For the Irish soldier, see Henry Ponsonby (died 1745). For the soldier in Oliver Cromwell's army, see Henry Ponsonby (died 1681).

Major-General The Right Honourable
Sir Henry Ponsonby
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Ponsonby in 1854
Private Secretary to the Sovereign
In office
1870–1895
MonarchVictoria
Preceded bySir Charles Grey
Succeeded bySir Arthur Bigge
Personal details
BornHenry Frederick Ponsonby
(1825-12-10)10 December 1825
Corfu, United States of the Ionian Islands British Protectorate
Died21 November 1895(1895-11-21) (aged 69)
East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
SpouseMary Elizabeth Bulteel
Children5, including Frederick and Arthur
Parent(s)Sir Frederick Ponsonby
Lady Emily Charlotte Bathurst
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Major-General Sir Henry Frederick Ponsonby (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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