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458. HENRY WILLIAM PAGET, MARQUIS OF ANGLESEY. _English Field Marshal._

[Born 1768. Died 1854. Aged 86.] A distinguished, brave, and gallant military commander. In 1793, served in Flanders. Later, won honour in Spain, especially by the skill with which he covered General Moore’s retreat. At Waterloo, where he commanded the whole British cavalry, he lost a leg. He was member of the government under Canning, and in 1828--a memorable epoch--Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. Again held this appointment under Lord Grey, in 1831. [By Christopher Moore. 1840. Executed for W. H. Curran, Esq.]