Henry Torrens
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Lieutenant General Sir Henry D'Oyley Torrens KCB KCMG (24 February 1833 – 1 December 1889) was a British Army officer and colonial governor. He was born in Meerut, India, the son of Henry Whitelock Torrens and Eliza Mary Roberts and died in London.
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Sir Henry D'Oyley Torrens | |
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Born | 24 February 1833 |
Died | 1 December 1889 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1849 - 1889 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of St Michael and St George |
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