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Valentine Baker
British soldier (1827–1887) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For Captain Valentine Baker, of Martin-Baker Aircraft, see Valentine Baker (pilot).
Valentine Baker (also known as Baker Pasha) (1 April 1827 – 17 November 1887), was a British soldier, and a younger brother of Sir Samuel Baker.
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Birth name | Valentine Baker |
Nickname(s) | Baker Pasha |
Born | 1 April 1827 Enfield, United Kingdom |
Died | 17 November 1887 (aged 60) Tall al Kabir, Khedivate of Egypt |
Allegiance | ![]() Khedivate of Egypt |
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Years of service | 1848–1875; 1877–1887 |
Rank | Major Ferik |
Unit | Ceylon Rifle Regiment 12th Lancers 10th Hussars |
Commands held | 10th Hussars Egyptian police |
Battles/wars | 8th Cape Frontier War Crimean War Russo-Turkish War (1877–78) Mahdist War |
Relations | Sir Samuel Baker |
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