NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Conroy, John, Sir, 1786-1854 NRA: Conroy Sir John (1786-1854) 1st Baronet Courtier DNB: Conroy, Sir John Ponsonby, first baronet (1786–1854), courtier LBT ID: JoConro1854 VIAF ID: 54036778 LOC ID: nr95008640 | B/BAP: 1786-10-21 DIED: 1854-03-02 |
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Born of Irish parents in Wales, he was a military officer and comptroller of the duchess
of Kent's household and reportedly her lover; he was later dismissed by Queen
Victoria. | |