Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Thomas Cavanagh Biography and Timeline

Follow Thomas Cavanagh through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Thomas Cavanagh, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

1Distinct records
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1857–1857Years on this page

1857

Siege of Lucknow

Lucknow · Warfare / Military

Slips through enemy lines & guides Campbells forces into the British residency. Goes through enemy lines & guides Campbells reinforcements into the British residency. Becomes the 1st civilian to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Lucknow

Records, sources and methodology

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