Edward Dorrien Newbolt
British army officer
About Edward Dorrien Newbolt
Lived 1838 – 1899 (aged 61).
Major general Edward Dorrien Newbolt (1838–1899) was a British Army officer who was the Commanding Officer and Major general of the 2nd Battalion Dorset Regiment.
Education Newbolt was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School).
Army career On 8 November 1859, aged 21, he resigned from the Hertfordshire Militia. In 1877 he was promoted from Captain to Adjutant of the 54th Foot of the 40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps.
On 4 October 1878, he was promoted from Supernumerary Captain and Brevet to Major in the 54th Foot, 2nd Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment. On the 19 November 1885, he was promoted from Lieutenant-Colonel to Major general of the Regiment.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Edward Dorrien Newbolt's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Edward Dorrien Newbolt's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Dorrien Newbolt?
British army officer
When was Edward Dorrien Newbolt born?
Edward Dorrien Newbolt was born on 5 March 1838.
When did Edward Dorrien Newbolt die?
Edward Dorrien Newbolt died on 26 July 1899.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Edward Dorrien Newbolt
· DBpedia: Edward Dorrien Newbolt
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Dorrien Newbolt. https://biography.guide/edward-dorrien-newbolt/
MLA: "Edward Dorrien Newbolt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-dorrien-newbolt/.
Chicago: "Edward Dorrien Newbolt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edward-dorrien-newbolt/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC