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#6554, William PONSONBY
| Born | 1772 in Ireland |
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| Died | 1815 in Waterloo, Belgium |
| Father | William Brabazon PONSONBY (1744 - 1806) |
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| Mother | Louisa MOLESWORTH (1749 - 1824) |
The Major General was killed at the Battle of Waterloo on 18th June 1815. He was going to the rescue of a fellow officer who was surrounded by the French when his horse became stuck in thick mud. Both were struck down and killed.
Timeline
Born
Death of Father, William Brabazon PONSONBY
Married Georgiana FITZROY in London
Birth of Daughter, Charlotte Georgiana PONSONBY
Died 1815