Hercules Robert Pakenham
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Lieutenant-General Sir Hercules Robert Pakenham KCB (29 September 1781 – 7 March 1850) was a British Army officer who served as aide-de-camp to William IV of the United Kingdom.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Westmeath, Preceded by ...
Hercules Robert Pakenham | |
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Member of Parliament for Westmeath | |
In office 1808–1826 | |
Preceded by | William Smyth Gustavus Hume Rochfort |
Succeeded by | Gustavus Rochfort Hugh Morgan Tuite |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 September 1781 (1781-09-29) |
Died | 7 March 1850 (1850-03-08) (aged 68) Langford Lodge, County Antrim |
Spouse |
Hon. Emily Stapleton
(m. 1817) |
Relations | Hercules Pakenham (grandson) |
Children | 9, including Edward, Thomas |
Parent(s) | Edward Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford Hon. Catherine Rowley |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands | South-West District |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Peninsular Silver Medal |
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