Henry Fane (British Army officer)
General Sir Henry Fane GCB (26 November 1778 – 24 March 1840) commanded brigades under Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington during several battles during the Peninsular War, and served both as a member of Parliament and Commander-in-Chief of India.
Sir Henry Fane | |
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Sir Henry Fane | |
| Born | 26 November 1778 |
| Died | 24 March 1840 (aged 61) At sea, off São Miguel Island |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1792–1840 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 1st Dragoon Guards 6th (Light) Brigade, Anglo-Portuguese Army 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division Independent Cavalry Brigade II Corps cavalry Army of Occupation of France cavalry Indian Army |
| Battles/wars | Irish Rebellion of 1798 Peninsular War First Anglo-Afghan War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Army Gold Cross with 4 clasps |
| Other work | Member of Parliament |
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