Henry Errington Longden facts for kids
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Sir Henry Errington Longden
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| Born | 14 January 1819 London, England |
| Died | 29 January 1890 (aged 71) Bournemouth, Dorset |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1836–1880 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | First Anglo-Sikh War Second Anglo-Sikh War Indian Rebellion |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of the Star of India |
Sir Henry Errington Longden was an important officer in the British Army. He was born on January 14, 1819, and passed away on January 29, 1890. He held a very senior position as the Adjutant-General in India. This meant he was in charge of many important tasks for the army there.
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Early Life and Military Start
Henry Errington Longden went to two famous schools. He studied at Eton College and then at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. These schools helped prepare him for a life in the army.
In 1836, when he was 17, he officially joined the army. He became an officer in the 10th Regiment of Foot. This was the beginning of his long military career.
Key Battles and Campaigns
Sir Henry Longden took part in several important conflicts. These events shaped his career and the history of the British Army.
- First Anglo-Sikh War (1846): He fought in the Battle of Sobraon in February 1846. This was a major battle during the war between the British and the Sikh Empire in India.
- Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-1849): He was involved in the Siege of Multan in 1848. A siege is when an army surrounds a city to try and capture it. He also fought in the Battle of Gujrat in February 1849.
- Indian Rebellion (1857): This was a big uprising against British rule in India. Sir Henry Longden helped during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857. He also helped to relieve the city of Azamgarh.
Rising Through the Ranks
Sir Henry Longden continued to advance in his military career. In January 1866, he became the Adjutant-General in India. This was a very high-ranking job. He was responsible for the army's administration and organization in India.
He served in this important role until he retired from the army in 1880.
Later Military Roles
Even after his main service, Sir Henry Longden held honorary positions. In 1883, he became the Colonel of the Hampshire Regiment. This was a ceremonial leadership role.
Later, in 1888, he transferred to be the Colonel-in-Chief of the Lincolnshire Regiment. He held this position until he passed away in 1890.
Awards and Honours
Sir Henry Longden received several important awards for his service. These awards recognized his bravery and dedication.
- Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB): He was given this honour in 1859.
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB): He was promoted to this higher rank in the same order in 1886. This meant he was given the title "Sir."
- Companion of the Order of the Star of India (CSI): He received this award in 1870. It recognized his service in India.
