George Hamilton-Browne Explained

George Hamilton-Browne (22 December 1844 – 21 January 1916) was a British irregular soldier, adventurer, writer and impostor.[1] He was born into a military family of Irish descent in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire on 22 December 1844.[2] He was the son of George Browne (Capt 44th Regiment) and Susanna Mary Hilton, who were married in Manchester 7 March 1844. He was twice married and died in Jamaica in January 1916.[3]

Fortunately he was on a Reconnaissance on 22.1.1879 and was not present at the Battle of Isandlwana in the Zulu War of 1879.[4] He wrote three books about his experiences, some details of which have been claimed to be of dubious authenticity.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gilling. Bryan D.. 1993. Hamilton-Browne, George. 2021-01-19. teara.govt.nz. en.
  2. Web site: Knight. Ian. Greaves. Adrian. George Hamilton Browne. 19 January 2021. anglozuluwar.com.
  3. Web site: Luscombe. Stephen. Zulu War. 2021-01-19. www.britishempire.co.uk.
  4. Tylden. G.. 1959. Commandant George Hamilton-Browne of the Colonial Forces. Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research. 37. 152. 153–160. 44226963. 0037-9700.