Eldred Pottinger
British artillerist and adventurer (1811-1843) · Writers · Died at 32
Eldred Pottinger was a Bombay Army officer and diplomat. In 1837 he happened to be in Herat in Afghanistan to gather intelligence on the area when the Persian army, supported by Russians, laid siege to the city.
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He helped the Afghan commander repulse the Persians, and was subsequently dubbed the "Hero of Herat" by British historians.
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Deceased
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Lived 1811 to 1843 · aged 32
