Francis Colborne
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General Sir Francis Colborne KCB (23 April 1817 – 26 November 1895) was Commander of British Troops in China, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements.
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Sir Francis Colborne | |
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Born | 23 April 1817 Florence, Italy |
Died | 26 November 1895 (aged 78) Buckerell, Devon, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands | Commander of British Troops in China, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements |
Battles/wars | Crimean War Perak Expedition |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
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