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Henry Errington Longden

1819 – 1890

Army officer 1819–1890

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Lived 1819 – 1890 (aged 70–71). Henry Errington Longden was a military leader.

General Sir Henry Errington Longden (14 January 1819 – 29 January 1890) was a British Army officer who served as Adjutant-General in India.

Military career Educated at Eton College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Longden was commissioned into the 10th Regiment of Foot on 16 September 1836. He fought at the Battle of Sobraon in February 1846 during the First Anglo-Sikh War as well as the Siege of Multan in Autumn 1848 and the Battle of Gujrat in February 1849 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

He was given the colonelcy of the Hampshire Regiment in 1883, transferring in 1888 to be Colonel in Chief of the Lincolnshire Regiment until his death.

He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath on 22 March 1859 and was advanced to Knight of the Order of the Bath on 29 May 1886. He was appointed a Companion of the order of the Star of India on 28 May 1870.

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Important facts

Born
1819, London
Birth century
Died
1890, Bournemouth
Occupation
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Colonel of the Royal Hampshire Regiment, Colonel of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment
Awards
Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire; Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Companion of the Order of the Star of India; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Also known as
Sir Henry Errington Longden, General Sir Henry Errington Longden, Longden, Sir Henry Errington, Henry Longden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Errington Longden?

army officer 1819–1890

When was Henry Errington Longden born?

Henry Errington Longden was born in 1819 in London.

When did Henry Errington Longden die?

Henry Errington Longden died in 1890 in Bournemouth.

What was Henry Errington Longden's occupation?

Henry Errington Longden was a military leader.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Errington Longden

· Wikidata: Q18671439

· DBpedia: Henry Errington Longden

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