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General Sir William John Codrington (?) army officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: captioned on the back as General Sir William John Codrington, GCB (26 November 1804 - 6 August 1884) was a British Army officer and politician who served in the Crimean War. There is a strong resmblance, but an image of him taken in 1855 shows a man with greyer hair
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1804 1855 1884 And X2013 Captioned Carte Carte De Visite Celebrity Codrington Crimean Served Strong There Visite
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General Sir William John Codrington (1804-1884), a prominent British Army officer and politician of the 19th century, is depicted in this vintage photograph. The image is captioned on the back as "General Sir William John Codrington, GCB." Born on November 26, 1804, Codrington rose to prominence serving in the Crimean War. However, it is important to note that this photograph, taken in the 1870s or 1880s, shows a man with greyer hair than the image taken of him in 1855. Codrington's military career began in the Peninsular War, where he served under the Duke of Wellington. He later saw action in the East Indies, Afghanistan, and China. In the Crimean War, he commanded the Light Brigade and was instrumental in the Battle of Inkerman. After the war, he served as the Governor of Malta and was later appointed as a Privy Counsellor and a Member of Parliament. This carte de visite, a popular form of photographic portrait during the Victorian era, offers a glimpse into the past and provides a tangible connection to the historical figure. The traditional studio setting and formal attire further add to the sense of heritage and early 19th-century culture. Despite the passage of time, this image continues to captivate our interest and remind us of the rich history and traditions of the past.
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