Reginald Wingate

Reginald Wingate
Governor-General of the Sudan
In office
22 December 1899 – 31 December 1916
MonarchsQueen Victoria
Edward VII
George V
Preceded byThe Lord Kitchener
Succeeded bySir Lee Stack
High Commissioner in Egypt
In office
1917–1919
MonarchGeorge V
Preceded bySir Henry McMahon
Succeeded byThe Viscount Allenby
Personal details
Born
Francis Reginald Wingate

(1861-06-25)25 June 1861
Port Glasgow, Scotland
Died29 January 1953(1953-01-29) (aged 91)
Dunbar, Scotland
RelationsSir Ronald Wingate (his son), Orde Wingate (cousin).
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Distinguished Service Order
Territorial Decoration
Signature
NicknameWingate of the Sudan
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Egyptian Army
Years of service1880–1922
RankGeneral, Sirdar
CommandsEgypt
Hejaz
Battles/wars

General Sir Francis Reginald Wingate, 1st Baronet, GCB, GCVO, GBE, KCMG, DSO, TD, DL (25 June 1861 – 29 January 1953) was a British general and administrator in Egypt and the Sudan. He earned the nom de guerre Wingate of the Sudan.


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