Edward pakenham biography

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    Edward Pakenham

    British army officer

    For other people named Edward Pakenham, see Edward Pakenham (disambiguation).

    Major GeneralSir Edward Michael Pakenham, GCB (19 March 1778 – 8 January 1815), was an Anglo-Irish Army officer and politician.[1] He was the son of the Baron Longford and the brother-in-law of the Duke of Wellington, with whom he served in the Peninsular War.

    During the War of 1812, he was the commander of British forces attempting to take the Southern port of New Orleans (1814–15).

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    • On 8 January 1815, Pakenham was killed in action while leading his men at the Battle of New Orleans.

    Early life

    Pakenham was born at Pakenham Hall (present-day Tullynally Castle) in County Westmeath, Ireland, to Edward Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford, and his wife Catherine Rowley.

    He was educated at The Royal School, Armagh. His family purchased his commission as a lieutenant in the 92nd Regiment of Foot when he was only sixteen.

    Political career

    Between 1799 and 180