Abraham Roberts

British East India company general

Died when: 89 years 261 days (1076 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

General Sir Abraham Roberts (11 April 1784 – 28 December 1873) was a British East India Company Army general who served nearly 50 years in India.

Roberts had two sons, who both obtained the highest ranks in the British Army.One son and a grandson would win the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for bravery in the face of the enemy in the British Army.

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