Hudson Lowe
Sir Hudson Lowe GCMG KCB (28 July 1769 – 10 January 1844) was an Anglo-Irish General during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars who is best known for his time as Governor of St Helena, where he was the "gaoler" of the Emperor Napoleon.
Sir Hudson Lowe GCMG KCB | |
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Sir Hudson Lowe and his signature | |
| 14th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
| In office 1826–? | |
| Preceded by | James Campbell |
| Succeeded by | John Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1769 Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 10 January 1844 (aged 74) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Commands | Royal Corsican Rangers General Officer Commanding, Ceylon |
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