Henry Hardinge, first viscount Hardinge (1785-1856)
After a distinguished career in the Napoleonic wars (in which he lost his left hand) he
served as Tory MP for Durham (1820-30), Newport (1830-34), and Launceston (1834-44); he was
secretary-at-war (1838-30) and governor-general of India (1844-48).
After a distinguished career in the Napoleonic wars (in which he lost his left hand) he
served as Tory MP for Durham (1820-30), Newport (1830-34), and Launceston (1834-44); he was
secretary-at-war (1838-30) and governor-general of India (1844-48).