Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. General Frederic Augustus Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford GCB, GCVO, (31 May 1827 - 9 April 1905) was a British general. Frederic Augustus Thesiger was born 31 May 1827, the son of Frederic Thesiger, a lawyer who later became Lord Chancellor and be created Baron Chelmsford. Thesiger was educated at Eton College.He wished to pursue a military career, and after unsuccessfully trying to obtain a place in the Grenadier Guards, he was given a commission in the Rifle Brigade in 1844.