Henry Havelock

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Henry Havelock was a British general noted for his leadership during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, particularly in the relief of Lucknow.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf British Army officer
general
human
awardReceived Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
commemoratedBy memorials related to the Indian Rebellion of 1857
statues in the United Kingdom
conflict Indian Rebellion of 1857
countryOfCitizenship United Kingdom
ethnicGroup English
familyName Havelock
fieldOfWork colonial warfare
military strategy
givenName Henry
hasCause remembered for decisive leadership under siege conditions
hasCharacteristic noted for discipline and piety
noted for strict military professionalism
hasEffect became a Victorian military hero in Britain
hasPart operations leading to the relief of Lucknow
honorificTitle Sir
influencedBy Evangelical religious beliefs
militaryBranch British Army
militaryRank general
notableEvent march to relieve Lucknow
notableFor leadership during the Indian Rebellion of 1857
relief of Lucknow
notableWork campaigns during the Indian Rebellion of 1857
occupation military leader
soldier
positionHeld major general
religion Evangelical Christianity
residence India
United Kingdom
sexOrGender male


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