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Major Sir Neil Campbell, 1819 (oil on canvas)
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Major Sir Neil Campbell, 1819 (oil on canvas)
1268460 Major Sir Neil Campbell, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Pingret, Edouard (1788-1875); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Known as The man who let Boney go, Campbell accompanied Napoleon to the island of Elba in 1814. However, in February 1815, whilst Campbell was in Florence on business, Napoleon escaped to France. In 1815 Campbell went on to command the 54th (or the West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot, serving at the Battle of Waterloo and the storming of Cambray. Promoted Major-General in 1825, he was appointed Governor of Sierra Leone, where he died of fever in 1827. Depicted here in the uniform of the 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot, possibly at Waterloo.); eNational Army Museum; French, out of copyright
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The captivating portrait of Major Sir Neil Campbell, painted by Edouard Pingret in 1819, captures the essence of a distinguished British army officer. Clad in the uniform of the renowned 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot, Major Campbell exudes authority and confidence. With his telescopes and maps at hand, he epitomizes the spirit of exploration and strategic planning. Known as "The man who let Boney go". Major Campbell's legacy is intertwined with one of history's most iconic figures - Napoleon Bonaparte. Accompanying Napoleon to the island of Elba in 1814, Campbell found himself inadvertently responsible for allowing the French emperor to escape back to France while he was away on business in Florence. Undeterred by this setback, Major Campbell went on to command his regiment at significant battles such as Waterloo and Cambray during the Napoleonic Wars. His leadership skills were recognized when he was promoted to Major-General in 1825. Tragically, fate had other plans for this remarkable soldier. Appointed Governor of Sierra Leone, Major Sir Neil Campbell succumbed to fever and passed away in 1827. This exquisite painting not only immortalizes a brave military figure but also serves as a testament to an era defined by conflict and conquest. It reminds us that even those who shape history are subject to its unpredictable twists and turns.
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