[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.]