Thomas Sydney Beckwith
Sir Thomas Sydney Beckwith | |
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| Born | 17 February 1770 Ford, Northumberland, England |
| Died | 15 January 1831 (aged 61) Mahabaleshwar, Bombay, British India |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands | Bombay Army |
| Conflicts | War of 1812 |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
| Spouse |
Lady Mary Douglas (m. 1817) |
Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Sydney Beckwith KCB (17 February 1770 – 15 January 1831) was a British Army officer who served as quartermaster general of the British forces in Canada during the War of 1812, and a commander-in-chief of the Bombay Army during the British Raj. He is most notable for his distinguished service during the Peninsular War and for his contributions to the development and command of the 95th Rifles.