Reginald Thomas John Levinge

Reginald Thomas John Levinge (1813–1848) was a British aristocrat and second in line to the Levinge baronetcy but never became baronet. He served as a commander in the Royal Navy. He was donor of some of the Levinge Papers which are held in the National Library of Ireland.

Life He was born on 20 October 1813 the third son (and one of 12 children) of Sir Richard Levinge, baronet and Elizabeth Anne Parkyns. He was born at Knockdrin Castle in County Westmeath in Ireland. His maternal grandfather was Thomas Boothby Parkyns, Lord Radcliffe.

His eldest brother, Richard, born in 1811, joined the British Army and reached the rank of Captain, later becoming Colonel of the Westmeath Militia. He had several brothers, including George in the Royal Horse Artillery, Augustus in the 71st Infantry, Charles also in the British Army, and Vere Henry Levinge who served as an officer in the Honourable East India Company.

In September 1847 command of the Devastation transferred to Reynell Charles Michell. Although some sources state that Levinge then retired on half pay he appears to have continued in service until death.

He died on 24 April 1848 aged only 34. His grave lies in Georgetown Cemetery on Ascension Island, giving his last command as HMS Penelope.

His father died in September of the same year and the baronetcy passed to his elder brother Richard before passing to his younger brother Vere Henry Levinge in 1884.

Family His brother August died at sea of disease in 1838 (aged only 23) following a post in Barbados.