Robert Christopher Mansel | |
|---|---|
| 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]
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