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Gen. Lord Clyde, G. C. B. 1856 circa (engraving)
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Gen. Lord Clyde, G. C. B. 1856 circa (engraving)
5928524 A Gen. Lord Clyde, G.C.B.A, 1856 circa (engraving) by Mayall, John Jabez Edwin Paisley (1813-1901) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Gen. Lord Clyde, G.C.B.A, 1856 circa.
Line engraving by T W Hunt from a photograph by Mayall. Published by Jamess Virtue, 1856 circa.
When news of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) reached Britain, Prime Minister Lord Palmerston offered Campbell the post of Commander-in-Chief in India. The son of a Glasgow carpenter, CampbellAs rise to high command was slow, despite his fine career in the Napoleonic Wars. His command of the Highland Brigade during the Crimean War brought him to public attention and finally made his reputation. He accepted PalmerstonAs offer and left the following day, arriving in Calcutta in August 1857. After organising his army and clearing Lower Bengal of rebels, Campbell brought about the second relief of Lucknow in November 1857. He returned to Lucknow the following March and captured the city. That year Campbell was raised to the peerage. On his return to Britain he was promoted to field marshal.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23265076
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This print showcases General Lord Clyde, G. C. B. , in an exquisite engraving created by John Jabez Edwin Paisley Mayall. The image, housed at the National Army Museum in London, captures the essence of this esteemed military leader during the year 1856. General Lord Clyde's remarkable journey to prominence is highlighted in this portrait. Born into humble beginnings as the son of a Glasgow carpenter, he gradually ascended through the ranks with his exceptional service during the Napoleonic Wars. However, it was his command of the Highland Brigade during the Crimean War that truly propelled him into public recognition and solidified his reputation. When news of the Indian Mutiny reached Britain, Prime Minister Lord Palmerston appointed Campbell as Commander-in-Chief in India. Without hesitation, Campbell accepted and swiftly departed for Calcutta in August 1857. His strategic brilliance allowed him to organize his army effectively and successfully clear Lower Bengal of rebel forces. Campbell's most notable achievement came with the second relief of Lucknow in November 1857. He returned to Lucknow again in March and triumphantly captured the city. In recognition of these accomplishments, Campbell was raised to peerage that same year and later promoted to field marshal upon returning to Britain. This mesmerizing engraving immortalizes General Lord Clyde's significant contributions to British military history while showcasing his distinguished presence and unwavering determination on behalf of Queen and country.
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