Francis de Winton
Major-General Sir Francis Walter de Winton GCMG CB FRGS (21 June 1835 – 16 December 1901) was a British Army officer, colonial administrator and courtier in the Household of the Duke of York. He notably served as Administrator-General of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium.
Major-General Sir Francis de Winton GCMG CB FRGS | |
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Sir Francis de Winton in 1885 | |
| Born | 21 June 1835 Pitsford, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom |
| Died | 16 December 1901 (aged 66) Llanstephan, Llyswen, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire Congo Free State |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1854–1890 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath |
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