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Having joined the Army in 1793, Gough served initially at the Cape of Good Hope and the West Indies. In 1809, he embarked for service in the Peninsular War in command of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, and took part in the Battles of Talavera (1809), Barrosa (1811) and Vitoria (1813). He was promoted major-general in 1830. In 1837, he was appointed to command a division of the Madras army in India; four years later he was sent to command the British troops in the First China War (1839–1842). After the conclusion of the war in 1842, Gough was appointed Commander-in-Chief in India where he saw action in the First Sikh War (1845–1846). Although successful, Gough’s army suffered heavy losses against the Sikhs and his tactics were criticised. He was replaced by Sir Charles Napier.
Title
Lieutenant-General Viscount Hugh Gough (1779–1869), Army Staff
Date
c.1850
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 253 x W 160 cm
Accession number
NAM. 1999-02-24
Acquisition method
gift from the Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, 1999
Work type
Painting
