Leicester Smyth
British Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lieutenant General Hon. Sir Leicester Smyth KCB KCMG (born Curzon-Howe; 25 October 1829 ā 27 January 1891) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Gibraltar.
Quick Facts The Honourable Sir Leicester Smyth, Birth name ...
Sir Leicester Smyth | |
---|---|
Birth name | Hon. Leicester Curzon-Howe |
Born | 25 October 1829 Norton Juxta Twycross, Leicester, England |
Died | 27 January 1891 (aged 61) London, United Kingdom |
Buried | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands held | Western District Cape Colony Southern District |
Battles/wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George |
Spouse(s) | Alicia Maria Eliza Smyth |
Close