Frederick Forestier-Walker
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General Sir Frederick William Edward Forestier-Walker, GCMG, KCB, KStJ (17 April 1844 – 30 August 1910) was a British senior military officer and Governor of Gibraltar.
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General Sir Frederick Forestier-Walker | |
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Governor of Gibraltar | |
In office 1905–1910 | |
Preceded by | Sir George White |
Succeeded by | Sir Archibald Hunter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1844-04-14)14 April 1844 Bushey, Hertfordshire |
Died | 30 August 1910(1910-08-30) (aged 66) Tenby, Pembrokeshire |
Spouse |
Mabel Louisa Ross
(after 1887) |
Relations | Francis Ogilvy-Grant, 6th Earl of Seafield (grandfather) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Sir Edward Forestier-Walker Lady Jane Ogilvy-Grant |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1862–1910 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Cape Colony Western District British Troops in Egypt |
Battles/wars | Cape Frontier Wars Anglo-Zulu War Second Boer War |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
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