Loftus, William Francis Bentinck, 1784-1852
- GB-2014-WSA-11301
- Person
- 1784-1852
LOFTUS, WILLIAM FRANCIS BENTINCK, brother of Henry Loftus (qv); b. 17 Aug 1784; adm. 24 Sep 1794 (Clapham); in school list 1795; left Midsummer 1796; Cornet, 15th Light Dragoons 30 Aug 1799; Lieut., 16 Jul 1800; Capt., 20 Apr 1804; Maj., 28th Foot 9 Apr 1807; Lieut. -Col., 4 Jun 1813; half-pay 25 Dec 1814; Brevet Col., 22 Jul 1830; Maj. -Gen., 23 Nov 1841; Col., 50th Foot, from 11 Apr 1851; Lieut. -Gen., 11 Nov 1851; served in Peninsular War; m. 9 Oct 1819 Margaret Harriet, dau. of Very Rev. James Langrishe, Dean of Achonry; d. 13 Sep 1852.