Who was the General that came up with the Idea of Convoys?

The idea of convoys, particularly for naval operations, was significantly advanced by British Admiral Sir John Jellicoe during World War I. He advocated for the use of convoy systems to protect merchant ships from German U-boat attacks. The convoy system involved grouping ships together for mutual protection, which proved effective in reducing losses at sea. This strategy was later adopted and refined throughout the war and into subsequent conflicts.