William Tuyll
Sir William Tuyll | |
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| Born | 1777 Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Died | 26 December 1864 (aged 86–87) Den Haag, Netherlands |
| Allegiance | Dutch Republic United Kingdom |
Branch | Dutch States Army British Army |
Service years | 1790–1795 (Dutch) 1799–1864 (British) |
Rank | General |
| Unit | 7th Light Dragoons 25th Light Dragoons |
Conflicts | |
| Relations | Diederik Tuyll van Serooskerken (brother) |
General Sir William Reinout van Tuyll van Serooskerken KCH (1777 – 26 December 1864) was a Dutch British Army officer.
Career
[edit]Tuyll served as aide-de-camp to Lord Uxbridge during the Peninsular War, and the Walcheren Campaign in 1809.[1] He became lieutenant-colonel on half-pay of the 25th Light Dragoons in February 1812 and colonel of 7th Light Dragoons in March 1846.[1] While still in this position, he died on 26 December 1864.[2]
He fought in India. He was private secretary to the Viceroy of Ireland, and one of the founders of the Oriental Club.[3] He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order[4] and died on 26 December 1864.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "British Cavalry Regiments and the Men Who Led Them 1793-1815: 7th Light Dragoons (Hussars)". Napoleon Series. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- 1 2 "No. 22930". The London Gazette. 17 January 1865. p. 167.
- ↑ "Dod's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage, of Great Britain and Ireland". 1865. p. 571.
- ↑ "(286) - Army lists > Hart's Army Lists > New army list > July 1854 - British Military lists - National Library of Scotland". digital.nls.uk.