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Major-General Charles George Gordon CB (28 January 1833 – 26 January 1885), also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British Army officer and administrator. He saw action in the Crimean War as an officer in the British Army.
- Siege of Khartoum
The British soldier Major-General Charles George Gordon, a...
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- Siege of Khartoum
Charles George Gordon was a British general who became a national hero for his exploits in China and his ill-fated defense of Khartoum against the Mahdists. Gordon, the son of an artillery officer, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Royal Engineers in 1852.
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Governor-General Charles Gordon’s Death in Khartoum. Charles Gordon’s thirst for danger ultimately led to his death in Khartoum at the hands of fanatical Mahdists. This article appears in: May 2017.
History of Britain. Share article. General Charles Gordon: Chinese Gordon, Gordon of Khartoum. In the early hours of Monday, January 26th, 1885, Major-General Charles Gordon was killed by Mahdist forces overrunning Khartoum, Sudan. Also known as Chinese Gordon, he was one of the most admired heroes of Victorian England… Jessica Brain. 14 min read.
Charles George Gordon, C.B. (January 28, 1833 – January 26, 1885), known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British army officer and administrator. He is remembered for his exploits in China and northern Africa. His death while fighting against the Mahdi of Sudan made him a heroic figure for many in Britain, who ...
