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In the Peninsular War (1808–1814), Downman fought at Corunna and was general of the insurgent forces there attached to the cavalry under the command of Lord Henry Paget (later Marquess of Anglesey). In May 1811, as a major, Downman commanded the Horse Artillery at the battle of Fuentes d’Oñoro, and he was present at most of the subsequent significant actions of the War.
Downman was Director General of Artillery from 1843 to 1844, and from 1846 until his death in August 1852 at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, he was Commandant of Woolwich District and Garrison.
Title
Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Downman, KCH, Royal Horse Artillery
Date
c.1832
Medium
oil on board
Measurements
H 34.9 x W 20.1 cm
Accession number
NAM. 1969-02-6
Acquisition method
purchased from the Parker Gallery, 1969
Work type
Painting
