Henry Fane (British Army officer)


Sir Henry Fane

Born26 November 1778
Died24 March 1840 (aged 61)
At sea, off São Miguel Island
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1792–1840
RankGeneral
Commands1st Dragoon Guards
6th (Light) Brigade, Anglo-Portuguese Army
2nd Brigade, 3rd Division
Independent Cavalry Brigade
II Corps cavalry
Army of Occupation of France cavalry
Indian Army
ConflictsIrish Rebellion of 1798
Peninsular War
First Anglo-Afghan War
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Army Gold Cross with 4 clasps
Other workMember of Parliament

General Sir Henry Fane GCB (26 November 1778 – 24 March 1840) commanded brigades under Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington during several battles during the Peninsular War, and served both as a member of Parliament and Commander-in-Chief of India.