Harry Smith (British Army officer)
June 28, 1787 – October 12, 1860
British general who won the Battle of Aliwal in 1846 and was Governor of the Cape Colony from 1847 to 1852; Ladysmith is named after his wife.
Offices held
Dec 1, 1847 – Mar 31, 1852
Preceded by
Henry Pottinger Succeeded by
George Cathcart
Henry Pottinger Succeeded by
George Cathcart
Military service
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