Edward Paget
General Sir Edward Paget GCB (3 November 1775 – 13 May 1849) was a British Army officer.
Sir Edward Paget | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of British Ceylon | |
| Monarch | George IV |
| Preceded by | Edward Barnes (Acting governor) |
| Succeeded by | James Campbell (Acting governor) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 November 1775 |
| Died | 13 May 1849 (aged 73) |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
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