Edward Pakenham, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Pakenham

British general and politician

Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1778

Place of Birth: County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 08-Jan-1815

Profession: politician, military officer

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Major General Sir Edward Michael Pakenham, (19 March 1778 – 8 January 1815), was a British Army officer and politician.
He was the son of The Baron Longford and the brother-in-law of The Duke of Wellington, with whom he served in the Peninsular War.
During the War of 1812, he was commander of British forces in North America (1814–15).
On 8 January 1815, Pakenham was killed in action while leading his men at the Battle of New Orleans.