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Francis Pym Harding

1821 – 1875

British Army general

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Lived 1821 – 1875 (aged 53). Francis Pym Harding was a British military personnel.

Francis Pym Harding (23 September 1821 – 25 February 1875) was a British Army officer and the second Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick from 1867 to 1868.

Born in The Grove, Lymington, Hampshire, England, Harding was an officer in the 22nd Foot (Cheshire Regiment) and was promoted to colonel in 1858. He was transferred from Malta to New Brunswick in 1866 and was appointed commanding officer. As the senior military officer, he was recommended by Charles Hastings Doyle for the position of Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and was appointed in 1867. In 1868, he was promoted to the rank of major general and returned to England in 1869.

He died in Grove, Lymington, Hampshire, England in 1875.

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Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
Awards
Companion of the Order of the Bath

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis Pym Harding?

British Army general (1821-1875)

When was Francis Pym Harding born?

Francis Pym Harding was born on 23 September 1821 in England, Hampshire, Lymington.

When did Francis Pym Harding die?

Francis Pym Harding died on 25 February 1875 in England, Hampshire, Lymington.

What was Francis Pym Harding's occupation?

Francis Pym Harding was a military personnel.

What nationality was Francis Pym Harding?

Francis Pym Harding was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Pym Harding

· Wikidata: Q3081652

· DBpedia: Francis Pym Harding

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