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Percy Feilding

1827 – 1904

British Army general

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About Percy Feilding

Lived 1827 – 1904 (aged 76). Percy Feilding was a military personnel.

General Sir Percy Robert Basil Feilding (26 June 1827 – 9 January 1904) was a British Army officer.

Military career Born the son of William Feilding, 7th Earl of Denbigh, Feilding was commissioned as an ensign in the 85th Regiment of Foot (Bucks Volunteers) but transferred shortly afterwards to the Coldstream Guards. He fought in the Crimean War and was appointed a Knight, 5th class of the Order of the Medjidie in March 1858. He became Commander of the Infantry Brigade at Malta in January 1879 and General Officer Commanding South-Eastern District in April 1885.

He was appointed Colonel of the Suffolk Regiment on 25 January 1900, and served as such until his death.

Personal life On 29 April 1862, he married Lady Louisa Isabella Harriet Thynne (1834 – 26 June 1919), daughter of Henry Thynne, 3rd Marquess of Bath. They had six children.

He lived at Broome Park in Betchworth and later at his family home of Sturford House, Warminster, he also resided at 107 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, when he was in London.

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General Hon. Sir Percy Robert Basil Feilding

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Who was Percy Feilding?

British Army general

When was Percy Feilding born?

Percy Feilding was born on 26 June 1827.

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Percy Feilding died on 9 January 1904.

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Percy Feilding was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Percy Feilding

· Wikidata: Q25323648

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