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Thomas Dennehy

1829 – 1915

British Indian Army general

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About Thomas Dennehy

Lived 1829 – 1915 (aged 85–86). Thomas Dennehy was a military officer.

Major-General Sir Thomas Dennehy (1829–1915), born in County Cork, Ireland and educated in Paris, was an administrator in British India.

Dennehy served in the suppression of Sonthal rebellion in 1855–56 and during the Indian Rebellion. He was Political Agent in Dholpur in 1879–85.

By 1892, Dennehy had a residence in Ireland, at Brooklodge, Fermoy, County Cork.

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Important facts

Born
1829
Birth century
Died
1915
Occupation
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Also known as
Sir Thomas Dennehy, Maj.-Gen. Sir Thomas Dennehy

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People whose lives overlapped Thomas Dennehy's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Dennehy?

British Indian Army general (1829–1915)

When was Thomas Dennehy born?

Thomas Dennehy was born in 1829.

When did Thomas Dennehy die?

Thomas Dennehy died in 1915.

What was Thomas Dennehy's occupation?

Thomas Dennehy was a military officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Dennehy

· Wikidata: Q7788932

· DBpedia: Thomas Dennehy

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