Samuel Hulse
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| Sir Samuel Hulse | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 1747 or 1748 |
| Died | 1837 (aged 89 or 90) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Field Marshal |
| Battles/wars |
Gordon Riots Flanders Campaign |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse, GCH (1747/8 – 1837) was a British Army officer.
Military career
Born the second son of Sir Edward Hulse, 2nd Baronet,[1] Samuel Hulse was commissioned into the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards.[2] He was appointed Commanding Officer of the Regiment in 1793 and served in that capacity in Flanders.[3] He went on to be Treasurer to the Prince of Wales[1] and became a Field Marshal in 1830.[3]
In retirement he served as Governor of the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 1820 until 1837.[4]
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Kenrick |
Master of the Household 1812–1827 |
Succeeded by Sir Frederick Beilby Watson |
| Preceded by The Marquess of Graham |
Vice-Chamberlain of the Household 1827–1830 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Belfast |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Hunt Walsh |
Colonel of the 56th (the West Essex) Regiment of Foot 1795–1797 |
Succeeded by Chapple Norton |
| Preceded by David Graeme |
Colonel of the 19th (The 1st Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot 1797–1810 |
Succeeded by Sir Hew Dalrymple, Bt |
| Preceded by Sir Eyre Coote |
Colonel of the 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot 1810–1837 |
Succeeded by Sir Frederick Wetherall |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Sir David Dundas |
Governor, Royal Hospital Chelsea 1820–1837 |
Succeeded by Sir Edward Paget |
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