Ernest Gambier-Parry

Major

Ernest Gambier-Parry

OBE
Born(1853-10-25)25 October 1853
Highnam Court, Highnam, Gloucestershire, England
Died15 April 1936(1936-04-15) (aged 82)
Highnam Court, Highnam, Gloucestershire, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankMajor
UnitRoyal North Gloucester Militia
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Devon Yeomanry
Battles / warsSuakin Expedition (1885)
AwardsOfficer of the Order of the British Empire (1918)
Spouse(s)Evelyn Elizabeth Palk
RelationsThomas Gambier Parry
Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry
Other workAuthor, musician, artist

Major Ernest Gambier-Parry OBE (25 October 1853 – 15 April 1936) was a British military officer who participated in an expedition to the Sudan to avenge the grisly death of a renowned general in 1885. However, the wounds he sustained in that campaign ended his military career. Gambier-Parry was also known for his work as an author, musician, and artist. He succeeded to the manor at Highnam Court following the death of his half-brother Sir Hubert Parry. In addition, he preserved and archived the art collection that had been amassed by his father Thomas Gambier Parry; the masterpieces were eventually bequeathed to the Courtauld Institute of Art.