Eldred Pottinger
Eldred Pottinger (12 August 1811 – 15 November 1843) was an Anglo-Indian army officer and diplomat. In 1837 he happened to be in Herat in Afghanistan to gather intelligence on the area when the Persian army, supported by Russians, laid siege to the city. He helped the Afghan commander repulse the Persians, and was subsequently dubbed the "Hero of Herat" by British historians.
Eldred Pottinger CB | |
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Sketch by Vincent Eyre | |
| Born | 12 August 1811 Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Died | 15 November 1843 (aged 32) |
| Relatives | Henry Pottinger (uncle) |
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