Edward Fitzgerald Campbell
East India Company Officer
Biography
Lists
Also Viewed
The basics
Quick Facts
| Intro | East India Company Officer | |
| A.K.A. | Edward Campbell | |
| A.K.A. | Edward Campbell | |
| Places | India | |
| was | Officer | |
| Work field | Military | |
| Gender |
| |
| Birth | 25 October 1822 | |
| Death | 23 November 1882 (aged 60 years) | |
| Star sign | Scorpio | |
| Family |
The details
Biography
Sir Edward Fitzgerald Campbell, 2nd Baronet (25 October 1822 – 23 November 1882) was a British baronet and soldier.
His father was Sir Guy Campbell, 1st Baronet. His mother was the only daughter of Lord Edward Fitzgerald. He fought in the Punjab Expedition in 1849, the Afridis Expedition in 1850, and the Siege of Delhi in 1858. He was Aide de Camp to the Commander-in-Chief, India. He was promoted to Major in 1858; and ended his military career as Lieutenant-Colonel of the 60th Foot.