First Boer War
In 1880 he succeeded Wolseley in SE Africa as high commissioner and general commanding, and conducted the operations against the rebel Boers.
He was defeated at the Battle of Laing's Nek and at the Ingogo river, and killed at the Battle of Majuba Hill on 27 February 1881 which ended the war, after which Transvaal was recognised as an independent state.
He had a very high reputation not only for a theoretical knowledge of military affairs, but also as a practical soldier.
He is buried at Mount Prospect Cemetery, Natal.
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