Edward Pyndar Lygon
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William Stephen Poyntz
William Thompson
Edward Pyndar Lygon | |
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 Edward Pyndar Lygon in the uniform of the 2nd Life Guards | |
| Member of Parliament for Callington | |
| In office 1818–1820 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Trefusis William Stephen Poyntz |
| Succeeded by | Matthias Attwood William Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 April 1786 |
| Died | 11 November 1860 (aged 74) London, England |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Henry Lygon (brother) William Lygon (brother) |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1805-1854 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 13th Regiment of Light Dragoons |
| Commands | 2nd Life Guards |
| Conflicts | |
| Other work | Member of Parliament |
General Edward Pyndar Lygon CB (3 April 1786 – 11 November 1860) was a senior officer in the British Army and a Member of Parliament.[1] He was the fourth son of William Lygon, 1st Earl Beauchamp and Catharine Denn, and the brother of Henry Lygon, 4th Earl Beauchamp, who also became a British Army general. Educated at Westminster School, Lygon entered the army in 1803 and rose to the rank of general, serving in major campaigns including the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo.[1] In addition to his military career, he represented Callington in the House of Commons from 1818 until 1820.[1] Lygon lived at 12 St James's Square in London and remained unmarried until his death in 1860.
Edward Pyndar Lygon was born on 3 April 1786, the fourth son of William Lygon, 1st Earl Beauchamp, and Catharine Denn. He belonged to the prominent Lygon family, whose influence extended across military, political, and social spheres in Worcestershire.[2] Lygon was educated at Westminster School. In 1803, at the age of seventeen, he entered the British Army as a cornet in the 2nd Life Guards, beginning a military career that would eventually see him rise to the rank of general.[3]
Military career
Lygon was promoted to lieutenant in 1805, captain in 1808, and major, and he fought in the Peninsular War from 1812 to 1814.[4] He was promoted to major and Lieutenant colonel in 1815 and commanded the 2nd Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo.[5] He was awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) on 22 June 1815.[6]
Further promotions as a staff officer included lieutenant colonel in 1818, colonel in 1822, major-general in 1837,[7] and lieutenant-general in 1846. He was subsequently appointed Inspector General of Cavalry.[4]
In January 1845, Lygon was given the colonelcy of the 13th Regiment of Light Dragoons, a position he held until his death.[8] He was promoted to full general on 20 June 1854.[9]