The Lord Howden | |
|---|---|
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| Governor of the Cape Colony | |
| In office 1811–1814 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Caledon |
| Succeeded by | Lord Charles Somerset |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 August 1759 |
| Died | 26 July 1839 (aged 79) |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Madras Army |
| Battles/wars | Irish Rebellion |
General John Francis Cradock, 1st Baron Howden GCB (11 August 1759 – 26 July 1839) was a British peer, politician and soldier.