Admiral 1st Lord Beresford (1846-1919), earlier Admiral Lord Charles Beresford.

Commander of the Mediterranean Fleet 1905 - 1907 and of the Channel Fleet 1907 - 1909. Rival of Fisher, and as an MP was a frequent critic of Churchill's naval policy.

Entered Navy in 1859 and rose to Admiral by 1906. He was a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty in 1886, resigning in 1888 over the strength of the Fleet. Conservative MP 1874-1880; 1885-1889; 1897-1900; 1902; 1910-1916. Retired from the Navy in 1911.