Miles Nightingall facts for kids
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Sir Miles Nightingall
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Memorial to General Sir Miles Nightingall in Gloucester Cathedral
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| Born | 25 December 1768 |
| Died | 12 September 1829 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Bombay Army |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Sir Miles Nightingall was an important officer in the British Army. He was born on December 25, 1768, and passed away on September 12, 1829. He was also a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons.
Sir Miles was part of the Tory political party. He served as an MP from 1820 until his death in 1829. He was also honored as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, which is a special award for military service.
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Sir Miles Nightingall's Army Career
Early Service and Important Missions
Miles Nightingall joined the army in 1787. He served in different places, including India and England. He worked with Lord Cornwallis, a famous British general.
In 1797, Nightingall was in Puerto Rico with Ralph Abercromby. Later that year, he was in San Domingo (now Dominican Republic) with Thomas Maitland. He helped organize the safe departure of people from Port-au-Prince.
Leadership Roles and India Service
Nightingall commanded the 4th Battalion in Ireland. This was during the time when Lord Cornwallis was the Viceroy (a ruler representing the King). He also worked on Cornwallis's staff when Cornwallis went to France in 1802.
He later became the Military Secretary during Cornwallis's time as Viceroy in India. This meant he helped manage military affairs in India.
Service in New South Wales and the Peninsular War
In the mid-1800s, Sir Miles Nightingall was sent to New South Wales. This was a British penal colony, which means it was a place where criminals were sent. He commanded the 73rd Regiment there.
In 1809, he was offered the job of Governor, but he turned it down. Instead, in 1811, he took command of the 1st Division. This division was part of the Anglo-Portuguese Army fighting in the Peninsular War. This war was fought in Spain and Portugal against France.
Commander in India and Political Life
After the Peninsular War, Nightingall returned to India. He became the Commander-in-chief of the Bombay Army. He held this important position from February 24, 1816, to October 9, 1819.
He came back to England in 1819. In the 1820 general election, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area called Eye. He continued to serve as an MP until he passed away in 1829 at the age of 60.
