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Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts
(1832–1914), was a British soldier who was one of the most successful commanders of the 19th century. He served in the
Indian Rebellion
, the
Expedition to Abyssinia
, and the
Second Anglo-Afghan War
before leading British Forces to success in the
Second Boer War
. He also became the last
Commander-in-Chief of the Forces
before the post was abolished in 1904.
Painting:
John Singer Sargent
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