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Date transcribed2011-08-00
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentNote that notables of Indian, Afghan, etc. origin do not always follow the alphabetical name patterns established by Buckland in his original work.

Surname  Probyn    
First Name(s)  Dighton Macnaghten    
Titles, Honours, etc.  Sir    
Birth Year  1833    
Entry  Born Jan. 21, 1833 : son of Capt. G. Probyn : entered the Army, 1849, and became General, 1888 : served on the Trans- Indus Frontier, 1852-7 : in the 2nd Panjab Cavalry in the Indian mutiny, 1857-8 : distinguished for gallantry and daring throughout the campaign, especially at the battle of Agra : the despatch mentioned "" only a few of the gallant deeds of this brave young officer"" for which he gained the V.C. : China, 1860 : Umbeyla campaign, 1863 : Comptroller and Treasurer of the Household of H.M the King, when Prince of Wales, whom he accompanied on his Indian tour, 1875-6 : C.B., 1858 : K.C.S.I., 1876 : K.C.B., 1887 : G.C.B., 1902 : G.C.V.O., 1896 : Keeper of the Privy Purse to H.M. the King since 1901 : P.C     
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