John Keane, 1st Baron Keane
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For other people named John Keane, see John Keane (disambiguation).
Lieutenant-General John Keane, 1st Baron Keane GCB GCH (6 February 1781 – 24 August 1844) was an Irish soldier, whose military exploits in the First Anglo-Afghan War led to him being created Baron Keane of Ghuznee.
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The Lord Keane | |
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Born | 6 February 1781 (1781-02-06) Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland |
Died | 24 August 1844 (1844-08-25) (aged 63) Burton Lodge, Hampshire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1794–1844 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands held | Brigade, 3rd Division 5th Battalion, 60th Regiment of Foot Brigade, 3rd Division 8th Brigade, 5th Division 9th Brigade, AOOF Governor of Saint Lucia British Forces Jamaica Lieutenant-Governor of Jamaica Bombay Army Army of the Indus |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Relations | Sir John Keane, 1st Baronet (father) Edward Keane (brother) |
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