William Ponsonby (British Army officer)
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Major-General Sir William Ponsonby KCB (13 October 1772 – 18 June 1815) was an Anglo-Irish politician and British Army officer who served in the Peninsular War and was killed at the Battle of Waterloo.
Quick Facts The HonourableSir William PonsonbyKCB, Member of Parliament for Londonderry ...
Sir William Ponsonby | |
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Member of Parliament for Londonderry | |
In office 1812–1815 | |
Preceded by | Lord George Thomas Beresford |
Succeeded by | George Robert Dawson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1772-10-13)13 October 1772 Ireland |
Died | 18 June 1815(1815-06-18) (aged 42) Waterloo, Belgium |
Cause of death | Killed in action |
Spouse | Georgiana FitzRoy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1794–1815 |
Rank | Major-General |
Unit | 5th Dragoon Guards |
Commands | 2nd Union Cavalry Brigade |
Battles/wars | |
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