Herbert Kitchener
Field Marshal and Governor-General
Born
June 24th, 1850
175 years ago
Died
June 5th, 1916
109 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in Ireland, served as a British field marshal and politician. Played a significant role in the Second Anglo-Boer War as a commander. Appointed Governor-General of Sudan and implemented strategic military reforms. Served as Secretary of State for War during World War I, overseeing the British military efforts.
Served as a commander in the Second Anglo-Boer War
Appointed Governor-General of Sudan
Oversaw British military efforts in World War I
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