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Middleton held the position of Head of the [[Colonial Militia in Canada|Canadian Militia]] between 1884 and 1890. Suffering a defeat at the [[Battle of Fish Creek]], he nonetheless proved himself a capable commander upon crushing the [[Métis people (Canada)|Métis]] resistance at the [[Battle of Batoche]]. For his service in the war, Middleton was [[knight]]ed by [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Queen Victoria]] in 1885. He also received a medal and the sum of $20,000. Upon completing his stay in Canada, he returned to England, where he was appointed the Keeper of the Crown Jewels, a position which he held for several years. |
Middleton held the position of Head of the [[Colonial Militia in Canada|Canadian Militia]] between 1884 and 1890. Suffering a defeat at the [[Battle of Fish Creek]], he nonetheless proved himself a capable commander upon crushing the [[Métis people (Canada)|Métis]] resistance at the [[Battle of Batoche]]. For his service in the war, Middleton was [[knight]]ed by [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Queen Victoria]] in 1885. He also received a medal and the sum of $20,000. Upon completing his stay in Canada, he returned to England, where he was appointed the Keeper of the Crown Jewels, a position which he held for several years. |
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*[http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=6297 Biography at the ''Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online''] |
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Revision as of 16:27, 16 October 2008
Frederick Dobson Middleton | |
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 Sir Frederick Middleton | |
| Allegiance |  United KingdomDominion of Canada |
| Service/ | British Army Canadian Militia |
| Years of service | 1845 - 1890 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | New Zealand wars Indian Rebellion of 1857 North-West Rebellion |
| Awards | KCMG, CB |
Sir Frederick Dobson Middleton, KCMG, CB (b.November 4, 1825, Belfast, Ireland – January 25, 1898) was a British general noted for his service throughout the Empire and particularly in the North-West Rebellion.
Middleton held the position of Head of the Canadian Militia between 1884 and 1890. Suffering a defeat at the Battle of Fish Creek, he nonetheless proved himself a capable commander upon crushing the Métis resistance at the Battle of Batoche. For his service in the war, Middleton was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1885. He also received a medal and the sum of $20,000. Upon completing his stay in Canada, he returned to England, where he was appointed the Keeper of the Crown Jewels, a position which he held for several years.