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COMMANDER // 1812–1892

Charles van Straubenzee

generalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1812 – 1892

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Active service 1857 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 45.

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General Sir Charles Thomas van Straubenzee was a British Army officer. He served as Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong, and Governor of Malta.

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Battles (1)

Last verified June 2026
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