Charles van Straubenzee
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This article is about the British military officer. For the English businessman, see Charlie van Straubenzee.
General Sir Charles Thomas van Straubenzee GCB (17 February 1812 – 10 August 1892), was a British Army officer. He served as Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong, and Governor of Malta.
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General Sir Charles van Straubenzee | |
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Born | 17 February 1812 Fort Ricasoli, Malta |
Died | 10 August 1892 (1892-08-11) (aged 80) Bath, Somerset, England |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1828–1881 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 3rd Bn the Buffs 1st Brigade of the Light Division Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong Bombay Army Malta |
Wars | Gwalior campaign Crimean War Second Opium War |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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