Edward Stopford (British Army officer)
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Sir Edward Stopford GCB (28 September 1766 – 14 September 1837) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and politician.
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Sir Edward Stopford | |
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Born | (1766-09-28)28 September 1766 |
Died | 14 September 1837(1837-09-14) (aged 70) Leamington Spa, Warwickshire |
Buried | Leamington Spa |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1784–1837 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Unit | 3rd Foot Guards |
Commands held | 3rd Foot Guards Guards Brigade 1st Division Fusilier Brigade, 4th Division Brigade, 1st Division Guards Brigade |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Army Gold Medal Military Order of the Tower and Sword (Portugal) |
Alma mater | Eton College |
Children | Edward Stopford Claremont |
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