Henry George Grey
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Sir Henry George Grey
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| Born | 25 October 1766 Northumberland |
| Died | 11 January 1845 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Lieutenant-General Sir Henry George Grey GCH, GCB (25 October 1766 – 11 January 1845) was a British Army officer who served as acting Governor of Cape Colony.
Military career
Born the son of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey, Grey served in the 18th Light Dragoons.[1] He was promoted to major in that regiment on 1 September 1795, having transferred to the 17th Light Dragoons, he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel on 21 April 1794.[1] He served as acting Governor of Cape Colony in 1807 and again in 1811.[2] He was also colonel in the 13th Light Dragoons.[1]
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| Preceded by | Colonel of the 13th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons 1811–1845 |
Succeeded by Hon. Edward Pyndar Lygon |
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British occupation 1806–1814 |
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| British colony 1814–1910 |
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