Charles van Straubenzee
Sir Charles van Straubenzee | |
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Van Straubenzee as brigadier-general in 1860 | |
| Born | 17 February 1812 Fort Ricasoli, Malta |
| Died | 10 August 1892 (aged 80) Bath, Somerset, England |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1828–1881 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 3rd Bn the Buffs 1st Brigade of the Light Division Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong Bombay Army Malta |
| Wars | Gwalior campaign Crimean War Second Opium War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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General Sir Charles Thomas van Straubenzee GCB (17 February 1812 – 10 August 1892), was a British Army officer. He served as Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong, and Governor of Malta.