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John Keane

lieutenant-generalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandUnited Kingdom2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1781 – 1844

179018001810182018301840War of 1812 · 1812–1815First Anglo-Afghan War · 1839-1842New Orleans — 8 Jan 1815 · United Kingdom · War of 1812Battle of Ghazni — July 23, 1839 · Durranis · First Anglo-Afghan War

Active service 1815–1839 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 34.

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Lieutenant-General John Keane, 1st Baron Keane, was an Irish soldier, whose military exploits in the First Anglo-Afghan War led to him being created Baron Keane of Ghuznee.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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