Conyers Surtees

Also known as Herbert Conyers Surtees, Herbert Surtees, H. Conyers Surtees

Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees was a British Army officer, politician and historical author.

Occupation: politician
Position held: member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Durham
Born: 1858, January 13, 1858
Died: April 18, 1933

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Madeleine Augusta Crabbespouse Dorothy Cynthia Surteeschild Bertha Etelka Surteeschild Charles Surteesfather Bertha Chaunceymother

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Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Conyers Surtees (13 January 1858 – 18 April 1933) was a British military leader, politician and historical author. Early life He was born in London on 13 January 1858. He was the only son of Col. Charles Freville Surtees DL JP (1823–1906) of the 10th Hussars and his wife, Bertha Chauncey. He was christened in St James' Church in Paddington. He was descended from Robert Surtees of Mainsforth. His father was MP for South Durham 1865 to 1868. He was educated at Harrow School and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, before entering the British Army in 1876, joining the 49th Regiment of Foot. In October 1877, he transferred to the Coldstream Guards and remained with them for the rest of his career. Career He worked initially as a "musket instructor". From 1884 to 1887 he was posted in Egypt. He was promoted to Captain in 1887 and Major in 1895. He mainly served with the Coldstream Guards he rose to the rank of Brigadier General. He saw action as a Lt. Colonel in from 1899 to 1900 South Africa (during the Boer War).

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Also known as Herbert Conyers Surtees, Herbert Surtees, H. Conyers Surtees

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