Charles George Gordon (28 January 1833 – 26 January 1885) was a British Army officer and mercenary. He served the Khedive of Egypt as Governor of the Sudan. He was killed by supporters of Muhammed Ahmed, the Mahdi, a rebel against Egyptian rule in the country.
Charles George Gordon
Questions and Answers
Q: Who was Charles George Gordon?
A: Charles George Gordon was a British Army officer and mercenary.
Q: What was Charles George Gordon's role in Egypt?
A: Charles George Gordon served the Khedive of Egypt as Governor of the Sudan.
Q: Who was the rebel that Charles George Gordon was killed by?
A: Charles George Gordon was killed by supporters of Muhammed Ahmed, the Mahdi.
Q: What was the Mahdi rebelling against in Sudan?
A: The Mahdi was rebelling against Egyptian rule in Sudan.
Q: When was Charles George Gordon born and when did he die?
A: Charles George Gordon was born on 28 January 1833 and died on 26 January 1885.
Q: What was the cause of Charles George Gordon's death?
A: Charles George Gordon was killed by supporters of the rebel leader Muhammed Ahmed, the Mahdi.
Q: Did Charles George Gordon have any other notable achievements besides serving as Governor of the Sudan?
A: Besides serving as Governor of the Sudan, Charles George Gordon also became famous for his defense of the city of Khartoum against a siege during the Mahdist Wars.