British Nobility. Third Baron Methuen of Corsham. After he taking part in the Boer War, he became Commander-in-chief in South Africa, and later, at age 70, Governor of Malta. In 1911 he was promoted to the rank of Field-Marshal. In his last years he was called the "Father of the British Army" and was one of its oldest living officers.
British Nobility. Third Baron Methuen of Corsham. After he taking part in the Boer War, he became Commander-in-chief in South Africa, and later, at age 70, Governor of Malta. In 1911 he was promoted to the rank of Field-Marshal. In his last years he was called the "Father of the British Army" and was one of its oldest living officers.
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