Francis Colborne
General Sir Francis Colborne KCB (23 April 1817 – 26 November 1895) was Commander of British Troops in China, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements.
Sir Francis Colborne | |
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| Born | 23 April 1817 Florence, Italy |
| Died | 26 November 1895 (aged 78) Buckerell, Devon, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Commander of British Troops in China, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Perak Expedition |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
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