Sir Francis de Winton | |
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![]() Sir Francis de Winton in 1885 | |
Born | Pitsford, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom | 21 June 1835
Died | 16 December 1901 Llanstephan, Llyswen, United Kingdom | (aged 66)
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Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1854–1890 |
Rank | Major-General |
Unit | Royal Artillery |
Battles/wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Major-General Sir Francis Walter de Winton GCMG CB FRGS (21 June 1835 – 16 December 1901) was a British Army officer, colonial administrator and courtier in the Household of the Duke of York. He notably served as Administrator-General of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium.[1]