Ceramic statuette of Sir Garnet Wolseley on a horse. Sir Garnet Wolseley was the first High Commissioner in Cyprus, who arrived in July 1878 – December 1878. Embossed around base: SIR G. WOLSELEY, 35.5 x 24 x 5 cm
Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (4 June 1833 – 25 March 1913) was an Anglo-Irish officer in the British Army. He became one of the most influential British generals after a series of victories in Canada, West Africa and Egypt, followed by a central role in modernizing the British Army in promoting efficiency. Wolseley was married in 1867 to Louisa (1843–1920), the daughter of Mr. A. Erskine. His only child, Frances (1872–1936) was an author and founded the College for Lady Gardeners at Glynde. She was heiress to the viscountcy under special remainder, but it became extinct after her death. In their later years, Lord and Lady Wolseley lived in a grace-and-favour apartment at Hampton Court Palace. He and his wife were wintering at Villa Tourrette, Menton on the French Riviera, where he fell ill with influenza and returned to England, where he died on 26 March 1913. He was buried on 31 March 1913 in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral, to music played by the band of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment, of which he was the first Colonel-in-Chief. In recognition of his success, an expression arose: "all Sir Garnet", meaning that everything is in good order.
mmr_00001 > Sir Garnet Wolseley, Ceramic, 35.5 x 24 x 5 cm, 1833 - 1913
You can see this exhibit up close, along with many others, in the 3rd-floor exhibition room of CVAR.
