Francis de Winton

Major-General

Sir Francis de Winton

GCMG CB FRGS
Sir Francis de Winton in 1885
Born(1835-06-21)21 June 1835
Pitsford, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Died16 December 1901(1901-12-16) (aged 66)
Llanstephan, Llyswen, United Kingdom
Allegiance British Empire
 Congo Free State
Service / branchBritish Army
Years of service1854–1890
RankMajor-General
UnitRoyal Artillery
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Companion of the Order of the Bath

Major-General Sir Francis Walter de Winton GCMG CB FRGS (21 June 1835 – 16 December 1901) was a British Army officer, colonial administrator and courtier in the Household of the Duke of York. He notably served as Administrator-General of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium.[1]

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