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Charles Grey (British Army officer)
British Army general (1804–1870) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Charles Grey, see Charles Grey (disambiguation).
General Charles Grey (15 March 1804 – 31 March 1870) was a British army officer, member of the British House of Commons and political figure in Lower Canada. In later life, he served as private secretary to Prince Albert and later Queen Victoria.
Quick Facts Private Secretary to the Sovereign, Monarch ...
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Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
In office 1861–1870 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Preceded by | Albert, Prince Consort (unofficial) |
Succeeded by | Sir Henry Ponsonby |
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Born | (1804-03-15)15 March 1804 |
Died | 31 March 1870(1870-03-31) (aged 66) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Caroline Eliza Grey (née Farquhar) |
Children | 5, including Albert and Louisa |
Parent(s) | Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey The Hon. Mary Ponsonby |
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