Hudson Lowe
Sir Hudson Lowe GCMG KCB (28 July 1769 – 10 January 1844) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and colonial administrator who is best known for his time as Governor of St Helena, where he was the "gaoler" of the Emperor Napoleon.
Hudson Lowe | |
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Sir Hudson Lowe and his signature | |
| 14th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
| In office 1826–? | |
| Preceded by | James Campbell |
| Succeeded by | John Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1769 Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 10 January 1844 (aged 74) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Royal Corsican Rangers General Officer Commanding, Ceylon |
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