Who was Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener?
Q: Who was Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener?
A: Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener was an Irish born British Field Marshal. He served as Sirdar (British Commander in Chief) of the Egyptian Army, and was Chief of Staff during the Boer War of 1899-1902.
Q: What orders of chivalry did he receive?
A: Lord Kitchener received many orders of chivalry, both British and foreign, including Knight of St. Patrick and Knight of the Garter.
Q: What position did he hold at the start of World War I?
A: At the start of World War I, Lord Kitchener was appointed Secretary of State for War by Prime Minister Asquith.
Q: What famous advertisement featured his image?
A: A massive recruitment campaign began featuring Lord Kitchener's image in a famous advertisement.
Q: How did Lord Kitchener die?
A: Lord Kitchener died when HMS Hampshire sunk near the Orkney Islands after hitting a German mine in 1916.
Q: When was he born?
A: Lord Kitchener was born on 24 June 1850.
Q: When did he conquer Sudan for Britain and Egypt?
A:Lord Kitchener defeated Mahdist rebels against Egyptian rule in 1898 and conquered Sudan for Britain and (nominally) Egypt.
