Edward Pakenham
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Major General Sir Edward Michael Pakenham, GCB (19 March 1778 – 8 January 1815), was an Anglo-Irish Army officer and politician.[1] He was the son of the Baron Longford and the brother-in-law of the Duke of Wellington, with whom he served in the Peninsular War. During the War of 1812, he was the commander of British forces attempting to take the Southern port of New Orleans (1814–15). On 8 January 1815, Pakenham was killed in action while leading his men at the Battle of New Orleans.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the Irish Parliament for Longford Borough, Preceded by ...
Sir Edward Pakenham | |
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Member of the Irish Parliament for Longford Borough | |
In office 1799–1800 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Pakenham |
Succeeded by | Thomas Pakenham |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Michael Pakenham (1778-03-19)19 March 1778 Pakenham Hall, County Westmeath, Ireland |
Died | 8 January 1815(1815-01-08) (aged 36) St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
Resting place | St. Etchen's Church, Killucan 53°30′49.5″N 7°08′40.3″W |
Nationality | British |
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Civilian awards | Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1794–1815 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | |
Military awards | Army Gold Cross |
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