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Henry Lumley
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| Born | c.1658 |
| Died | 18 October 1722 (aged 63) |
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| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
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British Army |
| Years of service | c.1685–1717 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Queen's Regiment of Horse |
| Battles/wars | |
| Relations | Richard Lumley, 1st Earl of Scarbrough (brother) |
General Henry Lumley (born around 1658 – died 18 October 1722) was an important officer in the British Army. He also served as the Governor of Jersey.
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Henry Lumley: A Military Leader
Henry Lumley was the second son of John Lumley and Mary Compton. His older brother was Richard Lumley, 1st Earl of Scarbrough.
Early Military Career
Henry Lumley began his army career on 13 June 1685. He became a captain in a unit called The Queen's Regiment of Horse. He was known for his bravery during the Nine Years' War, also known as the War of the Grand Alliance.
On 10 August 1692, he was promoted to colonel of his regiment. This happened after the previous colonel, Sir John Lanier, was killed at the Battle of Steenkerque. Lumley was promoted again to brigadier-general in 1693.
He fought bravely at the Battle of Landen. He helped protect King William III during the army's retreat. Lumley was also part of the Siege of Namur (1695) in 1695. On 1 January 1696, he became a major general. After the war ended with the Peace of Ryswick, Lumley returned to England.
Serving in Parliament
Henry Lumley also had a career in politics. He became a member of Parliament for Sussex in 1701. He served again from 1702 to 1705. Later, he represented Arundel in Parliament from 1715 to 1722.
The War of the Spanish Succession
On 27 February 1702, Lumley sailed to Flanders to fight in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was promoted to lieutenant-general on 11 February 1703.
In 1704, he led the British cavalry at the Battle of Schellenberg. He then fought in some of the most famous battles of the war. These included the Battle of Blenheim, Battle of Ramillies, Battle of Oudenarde, and Battle of Malplaquet.
Governor of Jersey
From 1704 until his death in 1722, Henry Lumley served as the Governor of Jersey. This was an important role in governing the island.
On 30 January 1711, he received his final promotion to general. Like his commander, Marlborough, Lumley supported the Hanoverian Succession in 1714. This meant he supported the new royal family from Hanover.
Later Life
Henry Lumley retired from his colonelcy (leading his regiment) in 1717. He passed away in 1722 and was buried in Sawbridgeworth.
