| Sir Charles van Straubenzee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 February 1812 Malta |
| Died | 10 August 1892 Bath, Somerset |
| Buried at | Bath, Somerset |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 3rd Bn the Buffs 1st Brigade of the Light Division Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong Bombay Army Malta |
| Battles/wars | Gwalior Campaign Crimean War Second Opium War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
General Sir Charles Thomas van Straubenzee GCB (17 February 1812 - 10 August 1892) was Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong and Governor of Malta.
Van Straubenzee was commissioned into the Ceylon Rifles in 1828.[1] He transferred to the 39th Regiment of Foot in 1833 and, during the Gwalior Campaign, he took part in the Battle of Maharajpore in 1843: he took temporary command of his Regiment when the Commanding Officer was wounded and brought the Regiment out of action.[1]
In 1846 he transferred to 3rd battalion the Buffs of which he became Commanding Officer in 1851[1] and fought in the Crimean War commanding the 1st Brigade of the Light Division and taking part in both assaults on the Redan during the Siege of Sevastopol.[1]
In 1857 he became Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong and led an attack on Canton during the Second Opium War.[1]
In 1862 he was made General Officer Commanding a Division of the Bombay Army at Ahmedabad and subsequent took overall command of the Bombay Army.[1]
He became Governor of Malta in 1872.[1]
He is buried at Bathwick cemetery near Bath.[1]
He married Charlotte Louisa Richardson in 1841.[2]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Ashburnham |
Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong 1858–1859 |
Succeeded by Sir James Grant |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Patrick Grant |
Governor of Malta 1872–1878 |
Succeeded by Sir Arthur Borton |