John Conroy
British army officer who served as comptroller to the Duchess of Kent; (1786-1854) · United Kingdom · On the map · Died at 67
Sir John Ponsonby Conroy, 1st Baronet, KCH was a British military officer best known for serving as comptroller to the Duchess of Kent and her young daughter, the future Queen Victoria.
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Conroy's relationship with the Duchess of Kent (pictured) was subject to rumours that they were lovers.
Princess Victoria, 1833. She grew up in the controlling Kensington System devised by her mother and Conroy.
Victoria's ascension to the throne in 1837 led to Conroy's banishment from her household.
The subject of Victoria's paternity has been a matter of debate, with candidates ranging from the Duke of Kent (pictured) to John Conroy.
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Born in Wales to Irish parents, he was educated in Dublin before being commissioned into the British Army's Royal Artillery in 1803, but did not take part in active service during the Napoleonic Wars.