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The author claims for Lord Seaton and the 52nd the honour of having defeated, single-handed, without the assistance of the 1st
British Guards or any other troops, that portion of the Imperial Guard of France, about 10,000 in number, which advanced to make the last attack on the British position.
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Leeke also lamented that
Wellington's despatches had unfairly made no mention of Colborne's vital command, and the 52nd's "daring feat". His memoirs were partly inspired by what he felt to be a "very great injustice has been done to Lord Seaton and the 52nd Light Infantry, which regiment he
317:
The history of Lord Seaton's regiment, (the 52nd light infantry) at the battle of
Waterloo; together with various incidents connected with that regiment, not only at Waterloo but also at Paris, in the north of France, and for several years afterwards: to which are added many of the author's
269:. He was called to the bar in 1873, and worked up until his death at 77 in 1925. He was known for his skill as a conveyancer and equity draftsman, and also worked successfully as an advocate, with a reputation for not losing cases. His obituary in
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commanded at
Waterloo, by those who have attempted, in subsequent years, to write the history of that great battle", and that he considered "the truth, with regard to what we knew the 52nd had achieved at Waterloo, ought to see the light".
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While at
Cambridge, in 1827 Leeke instituted the Jesus Lane Sunday School in an attempt to improve conditions in the local slums. His work eventually resulted in the establishment of an elementary school, which has now evolved into
86:(later Lord Seaton), the regiment's colonel, who was his relative (Leeke's maternal uncle, Thomas Bargus, who had married Colborne's mother). (Colborne's father had died in 1785, when he was seven). Originally joining the 52nd as a
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Leeke died at
Holbrook Hall, near Derby. There is a stained glass memorial to him and his wife in St Michael's Church, Holbrooke. A street in Cambridge was named after Leeke, but has now been demolished.
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A Few
Suggestions for Increasing the Incomes of many of the Smaller Livings and for the almost total Abolition of Pluralities, more especially addressed to the Members of Both Houses of Parliament
347:(later Lord Seaton), was responsible for turning the flank of the Imperial Guard in the last stages of the battle, ensuring the victory, stating on the title page of both volumes that:
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commended his "charming manner and old-world courtesy", and described him as "a fine old
English gentlemen" who excited respect and affection from those who met him.
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in 1905. Henry was a notable athlete, competing in the throwing events for
Cambridge University, and English Amateur champion for the hammer throw. His son,
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Memorials to the
Archbishop of Canterbury, from Seventy-two of the Clergy of Derbyshire, on the Abolition of Pluralities
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ensign almost immediately, the promotion dated 4 May. He was only 17, which made him the youngest ensign at Waterloo.
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50:, a deputy lieutenant of Hampshire, and his wife, Sophia, daughter of Capt. Richard Bargus, R.N. His elder brother
204:. His four sons also volunteered at the Sunday School during their respective times in Cambridge while students at
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caused some controversy, since he claimed that official records erred in ascribing the defeat of
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on 20 November 1823, and remained in the 52nd until 2 September 1824 when he exchanged into the
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in 1810, while serving as a lieutenant. His sister, Urania, married Admiral Sir Edward Tucker.
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The history of Lord Seaton's regiment, (the 52nd light infantry) at the battle of Waterloo ...
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The history of Lord Seaton's regiment, (the 52nd light infantry) at the battle of Waterloo ...
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reminiscences of his military and clerical careers during a period of more than fifty years
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He wrote a number of works on church matters, including an address on the abolition of
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Two of Leeke's sons entered the church. Edward Tucker became sub-dean of
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officer and clergyman, known for his published reminiscences of the
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In 1828, Leeke married Mary Ann Cox, daughter of John Cox, of
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on 28 May 1828, by exchange. He sold out on 28 August 1828.
548:"John "Mad Jack" Fuller, Squire of Brightling: a genealogy"
846:. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship: University of Chicago
261:, represented Great Britain in the throwing events at the
309:
759:"Leeke, William (1829–1831) (CCEd Person ID 15294)"
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Cambridge Street-names: Their Origins and Associations
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The Clergy of the Church of England Database 1540–1835
132:
University studies and work for the Church of England
811:Holmes, Jonathan Holmes & Laird, Jack (1998).
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423:England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538–1975
231:, a fellow officer of Leeke's from the 52nd Foot.
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1079:The History of Lord Seaton's Regiment: Volume II
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574:‘Colborne, John, first Baron Seaton (1778–1863)’
278:In 1863, Leeke's eldest daughter Sophia married
1069:The History of Lord Seaton's Regiment: Volume I
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298:. Edward and Jane had ten children, including
184:in Derbyshire, living in Holbrooke Hall, with
1113:British Army personnel of the Napoleonic Wars
900:"St Simon's Church: Colonel George Gawler KH"
876:. Queens' College, Cambridge. Archived from
819:. Queens' College, Cambridge. Archived from
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74:William Leeke obtained his commission as an
16:British Army officer and cleric (1797–1879)
1049:Gray, Ronald D.; Stubbings, Derek; (2000)
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160:. He was ordained priest in 1830, by the
42:to a naval family, who owned an estate in
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474:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
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136:After leaving the army, Leeke attended
22:(27 November 1797 – 6 June 1879) was a
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1071:, London: Hatchard and Co., available
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399:, London : Hatchard and co. 1866.
389:, London : Hatchard and co. 1866.
320:was published in two volumes in 1866.
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1103:19th-century English Anglican priests
904:Memorials and Monuments in Portsmouth
311:The History of Lord Seaton's Regiment
1108:Alumni of Queens' College, Cambridge
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302:, an educationalist and missionary.
107:the 52nd's actions during the battle
844:"Charles Simeon (12 November 1836)"
469:‘Leeke, Sir Henry John (1794–1870)’
80:52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot
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974:, 2004, accessed 9 September 2008]
684:. 18 September 1824. p. 1534.
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842:Kimbrough, John (14 March 2007).
724:. 9 September 1828. p. 1688.
664:. 29 November 1823. p. 1990.
296:Holy Trinity Church, Matlock Bath
246:and Samuel – and four daughters.
1143:People from Holbrook, Derbyshire
962:‘Latham, Jane Leeke (1867–1938)’
404:The Observance of the Lord's Day
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704:. 17 June 1828. p. 1166.
265:. Samuel was a barrister at
188:as a patron. Leeke was also
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343:alone, under the command of
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1133:British military historians
874:Queens' College Record 1999
817:Queens' College Record 1998
740:A Cambridge Alumni Database
636:Gray & Stubbings, p. 87
610:. 13 May 1815. p. 891.
227:. Her sister Maria married
10:
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742:. University of Cambridge.
202:Parkside Community College
138:Queens' College, Cambridge
948:The Gentleman's Magazine,
868:Holmes, Jonathan (1999).
736:"Leeke, William (LK825W)"
446:. 11 June 1879. p. 4
339:. Leeke claimed that the
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82:through the influence of
798:London: Horace Cox, 1868
516:The Gentleman's Magazine
471:, rev. Roger T. Stearn,
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290:. 1883), housemaster of
253:, and John Cox was made
1077:Leeke, William; (1866)
985:"Holbrooke, Derbyshire"
972:Oxford University Press
479:Oxford University Press
323:Leeke's account of the
180:of Michael's Church at
114:purchased his promotion
1067:Leeke, William (1866)
1018:Leeke (Vol II), p. iii
1009:Leeke (Vol I), p. 79ff
870:"Ensign Leeke Part II"
528:Leeke (Vol I), pp. 2–3
505:Leeke (Vol II), p. 462
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97:He carried the 52nd's
38:Leeke was born on the
1061:, excerpts available
1027:Leeke (Vol II), p. 80
939:Leeke (Vol II), p. 42
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280:Thomas Berry Horsfall
234:They had four sons –
122:42nd Regiment of Foot
645:Leeke (Vol I), p. 20
263:1908 Summer Olympics
186:Thomas William Evans
162:Bishop of Chichester
90:in May 1815, he was
54:rose to the rank of
52:Sir Henry John Leeke
46:. He was the son of
1036:Leeke (Vol I), p. v
924:"Mr Samuel Leeke",
620:Leeke (Vol I), p. 3
591:Leeke (Vol I), p. 6
554:on 13 November 2007
537:Leeke (Vol I), p. 7
88:Gentleman Volunteer
70:Military experience
721:The London Gazette
701:The London Gazette
681:The London Gazette
661:The London Gazette
607:The London Gazette
572:A. A. D. Seymour,
444:Gloucester Citizen
325:Battle of Waterloo
255:Bishop of Woolwich
103:Battle of Waterloo
99:Regimental colours
1059:978-0-521-78956-1
960:Margaret Bryant,
880:on 7 January 2006
345:Sir John Colborne
300:Jane Leeke Latham
251:Lincoln Cathedral
146:Church of England
84:Sir John Colborne
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1123:1797 births
995:9 September
884:9 September
850:9 September
827:9 September
716:"No. 18503"
696:"No. 18479"
676:"No. 18063"
656:"No. 17979"
602:"No. 17011"
213:pluralities
101:during the
1092:Categories
1044:References
991:. May 1891
906:. May 1891
770:2 February
439:"Obituary"
402:Papers on
190:Rural Dean
174:Derbyshire
166:Brailsford
118:lieutenant
60:Royal Navy
34:Early life
927:The Times
341:52nd Foot
284:Liverpool
282:, MP for
272:The Times
44:Hampshire
397:volume 2
387:volume 1
329:Napoleon
244:John Cox
194:Duffield
182:Holbrook
170:Osmaston
92:gazetted
493:(1862)
206:Trinity
154:Westham
144:in the
78:in the
58:in the
56:admiral
1083:online
1073:online
1063:online
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495:p. 191
450:16 May
379:, 1839
219:Family
158:Sussex
150:curate
142:deacon
112:Leeke
76:ensign
410:Notes
240:Henry
225:Derby
168:with
64:Cadiz
1055:ISBN
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