Robert Christopher Mansel | |
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Born | 12 February 1789 |
Died | 8 April 1864 | (aged 75)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands held | South-Eastern District |
Battles/wars | Peninsular War Young Irelander Rebellion |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Lieutenant-General Robert Christopher Mansel KH (12 February 1789 – 8 April 1864) was a British Army officer.
Born the son of Sir William Mansel, 9th Baronet, Mansel was commissioned as an ensign in the 10th (North Lincoln) Regiment of Foot on 29 January 1807.[1] He fought at the Battle of Toulouse in April 1814, where he was severely wounded, during the Peninsular War and was deployed to Ireland in 1848 during the Young Irelander Rebellion.[1] He became General Officer Commanding South-Eastern District in 1857.[2]
He also served as colonel of the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) from 4 June 1857 until his death.[3]