Edward Paget
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General Sir Edward Paget (1775-1849) was the fourth son of Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge. His eldest brother Henry William, 2nd Earl of Uxbridge (1768-1854), was in 1815 created Marquess of Anglesey and is best remembered for leading the charge of the heavy cavalry at the Battle of Waterloo. The second eldest brother, Sir Arthur Paget (1771-1840), was an eminent diplomat during the Napoleonic wars, the fifth, Sir Charles Paget (1778-1839), served with distinction in the navy, and rose to the rank of vice-admiral.
- Served under Sir John Moore in the Peninsula War.
- Second in command under Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
- Commander-in-Chief, India 1823 January 13 – 1825 October 7
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| Preceded by Edward Barnes, acting |
Governor of Ceylon 1822 |
Succeeded by James Campbell, acting |
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| Preceded by The Marquess of Hastings |
Commander-in-Chief, India 1823–1825 |
Succeeded by The Viscount Combermere |
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