Ernest Gambier-Parry
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Major Ernest Gambier-Parry OBE (25 October 1853 – 15 April 1936) was a British military officer who participated in an expedition to the Sudan to avenge the grisly death of a renowned general in 1885. However, the wounds he sustained in that campaign ended his military career. Gambier-Parry was also known for his work as an author, musician, and artist. He succeeded to the manor at Highnam Court following the death of his half-brother Sir Hubert Parry. In addition, he preserved and archived the art collection that had been amassed by his father Thomas Gambier Parry; the masterpieces were eventually bequeathed to the Courtauld Institute of Art.
Major Ernest Gambier-Parry OBE | |
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Born | (1853-10-25)25 October 1853 Highnam Court, Highnam, Gloucestershire, England |
Died | 15 April 1936(1936-04-15) (aged 82) Highnam Court, Highnam, Gloucestershire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Royal North Gloucester Militia Royal Welch Fusiliers Devon Yeomanry |
Battles/wars | Suakin Expedition (1885) |
Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1918) |
Spouse(s) | Evelyn Elizabeth Palk |
Relations | Thomas Gambier Parry Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry |
Other work | Author, musician, artist |