Edward Pyndar Lygon

The Honourable
Edward Pyndar Lygon
CB
Edward Pyndar Lygon in the uniform of 2nd Life Guards in a study by William Salter for his 1836 painting The Waterloo Banquet.
Member of Parliament for Callington
In office
1818–1820
Preceded byCharles Trefusis
William Stephen Poyntz
Succeeded byMatthias Attwood
William Thompson
Personal details
Born3 April 1786
Died11 November 1860(1860-11-11) (aged 74)
London, England
Parents
RelativesHenry Lygon (brother)
William Lygon (brother)
EducationWestminster School
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Years of service1805-1854
RankGeneral
Unit13th Regiment of Light Dragoons
Commands2nd Life Guards
Battles / wars
Other workMember of Parliament

General Edward Pyndar Lygon CB (3 April 1786 – 11 November 1860) was a senior officer in the British Army and a Member of Parliament.

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