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Cornelius Francis Clery Biography and Timeline

Follow Cornelius Francis Clery through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Cornelius Francis Clery, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1899–1899Years on this page

1899

Battle of Colenso

Lieutenant General · South Natal Field Force Commander · Colenso · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Clery issues the formal movement orders for the British attack intended to force a crossing of the Tugela at Colenso.

Role range: 1899-1902

Records, sources and methodology

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