William Tuyll Explained

William Tuyll
Death Date:10 December 1864
Rank:Colonel
Branch: British Army
Unit:7th Hussars
Awards:Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order
Knight of the Bath

General Sir William Tuyll (died 26 December 1864) was a British army officer.

Career

Tuyll served as aide-de-camp to Lord Uxbridge during the Peninsular War, and the Walcheren Campaign in 1809.[1] He became lieutenant-colonel on half-pay of the 25th Light Dragoons in February 1812 and colonel of 7th Queen's Own Hussars in March 1846.[1] While still in this position, he died on 26 December 1864.

He fought in India. He was private secretary to the Viceroy of Ireland, and one of the founders of the Oriental Club.[2] He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order[3] and died on 26 December 1864.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: British Cavalry Regiments and the Men Who Led Them 1793-1815: 7th Light Dragoons (Hussars). Napoleon Series. 1 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Dod's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage, of Great Britain and Ireland. 1865. 571.
  3. Web site: (286) - Army lists > Hart's Army Lists > New army list > July 1854 - British Military lists - National Library of Scotland . digital.nls.uk.