Marcus Beresford (British Army officer, born 1800), Date of Birth, Date of Death

Marcus Beresford (British Army officer, born 1800)

British politician (1800–1876)

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1800

Date of Death: 16-Mar-1876

Profession: politician, military officer

Zodiac Sign: Leo

General Marcus Beresford (28 July 1800 – 16 March 1876) was an officer of the British Army and politician in England. He was the second son of the Rev.
George Beresford and his wife Susan.
His grandfathers were Archbishop William Beresford, 1st Baron Decies and Hamilton Gorges MP, of Kilbrew.He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Northallerton from 1824 to 1826, and for Berwick-upon-Tweed from 1826 to 1832.He was made a full General on 4 March 1866 and given the colonelcy of the 20th Foot from 1858 to his death in 1876.