William Tuyll
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General Sir William Tuyll KCH (died 26 December 1864) was a British army officer.
William Tuyll | |
|---|---|
| Died | 10 December 1864 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  British Army |
Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 7th Hussars |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order Knight of the Bath |
Career
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 Queen's Own Hussars 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]