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George White, 1835-1912

Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 1835
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Date of Death: 1912
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Identity:

Sir George Stuart White was a British officer.

Life:

He served in the Afghan War of 1878-80; in Myanmar (1885-87), where he was knighted in 1886; in Baluchistan (1889-93); and as commander in chief in India (1893-98) and in South Africa. During the South African War he achieved great distinction by his defence of Ladysmith during a 118-day siege by the Boers (1899-1900). He became governor of Gibraltar (1900-1904) and was made a field marshal in 1903.

Bibliography:

Encyclopedia Brittanica, (11th edition) 1911, at http://www.1911encyclopedia.org (accessed 2005); http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia (accessed 2004.06).