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Field Marshal Sir John Colborne 1st Lord Seaton (16 Feb 1778-17 April 1863)

Description

stepbrother of FMY

Biography

He married (21 June 1814) Elizabeth Yonge (7 March 1790-28 Nov 1872). He was created a peer in 1839, and made Field Marshal in 1860. WCY was in his regiment, was first cousin to his wife, and married his stepsister.