Claim: The first H.M. Chief Inspector of Factories in the U.K. was Alexander Redgrave CB, who served alone in the role from 1861 to 1878, succeeded by Frederick H. Whymper.
Evidence: Alexander Redgrave CB; b. 9 June 1818, d. 1894 1861–78 joint chief inspector with Robert Baker, chief inspector 1878–91 
Robert Baker; b. 1803, d. 1880 1861–78 joint chief inspector with Alexander Redgrave