About Frederick Marshall
Lived 1829 – 1900 (aged 70). Frederick Marshall was a British military officer and cricketer.
Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Marshall (26 July 1829 – 8 June 1900) was a British Army officer.
Military career Marshall was commissioned as a cornet in the 10th Hussars on 18 September 1849. He was promoted to lieutenant on 16 September 1851 and, after transferring to the 1st Regiment of Dragoons on 14 October 1851, he saw action in the Crimean War and was promoted to captain on 4 February 1859.
Marshall was promoted further to major on 6 March 1863. Promoted to lieutenant colonel on 8 March 1864, he was given command of the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards. and to major general on 20 October 1877.
After taking part in the Anglo-Zulu War in spring 1879, He was promoted to lieutenant general on his retirement on 5 September 1884 and advanced to Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George on 22 June 1897.
Marshall served as colonel of the 1st (Royal) Dragoons from 1890 to 1900.
First-class cricket Marshall played first-class cricket for several teams in the 1850s and 1860s, debuting for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against Sussex at Horsham in 1854. Playing first-class cricket until 1865, the played eight matches for the MCC, but also appeared five times for the Gentlemen of Marylebone Cricket Club, four times for the Gentlemen of England, twice for the South in the North v South fixture, and once each for the Gentlemen of the South and the Surrey Club.
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Who was Frederick Marshall?
British Army general (1829–1900)
When was Frederick Marshall born?
Frederick Marshall was born on 26 July 1829 in Edenbridge.
When did Frederick Marshall die?
Frederick Marshall died on 8 June 1900.
What was Frederick Marshall's occupation?
Frederick Marshall was a military officer and cricketer.
What nationality was Frederick Marshall?
Frederick Marshall was British.
Sources & further reading
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· DBpedia: Frederick Marshall (British Army officer)
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