Gonville Bromhead

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gonville Bromhead
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1845(1845-08-29)
Age	179
Date Of Death	February 9, 1891
Birthplace	Versailles
Country	France
Birth City	Île-de-France
Horoscope	Leo

Gonville Bromhead Biography

Gonville Bromhead is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on August 29, 1845 in Versailles, Île-de-France, France. In recognition of his bravery in the Anglo-Zulu War initiative known as the Battle of Rorke’s Drift, Bromhead was awarded the British Army’s highly coveted Victoria Cross.

The renowned screen star Renowned screen actor Michael Caine rose to prominence after unflatteringly portraying Bromhead in the 1960s movie Zulu. rose to fame for his role as Bromhead during the 60s’ film Zulu.

He was the children of Judith Bromhead and Major Sir Edmund de Gonville, his birthplace was in France and was raised in England.

Gonville Bromhead Net Worth

Gonville Bromhead is one of the richest War Hero from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gonville Bromhead 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After having attended the English Magnus Grammar School and subsequently becoming a lieutenant in the military, he was a soldier as a lieutenant in his country’s Ninth Cape Frontier War.

In the aftermath of his service during the Third Anglo-Burmese War, he was struck by typhoid fever, and later was killed during his time in India in the year 45.

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Facts & Trivia

Gonville Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Gonville Bromhead celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Gonville Bromhead

1. Gonville Bromhead was a British Army major.
2. He received the Victoria Cross for his actions at Rorke’s Drift.
3. Bromhead fought in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
4. He was born on August 29, 1845.
5. Bromhead died on February 9, 1891, aged 45.
6. He served in India and South Africa during his career.
7. Bromhead retired from the army in 1887.
8. His VC citation praised his “gallant conduct” under fire.
9. The Battle of Rorke’s Drift inspired the film Zulu (1964).
10. Bromhead is buried at St Mary’s Churchyard in Kent, England.

What happened to Gonville Bromhead?

From 27 October 1886 to 24 May 1888 he served in Burma, where the battalion took part in the Third Anglo-Burmese War, being used to pacify the north of the region. The battalion was subsequently posted to Allahabad, India, where Bromhead died of typhoid fever on 9 February 1891.

How old was Bromhead at Rorke's Drift?

He was aged 33 at the time of Rorke’s Drift. Following the defence he was appointed a brevet Major. Click here to view his plaque in Brecon… He received his VC from Sir Garnet Wolseley at Utrecht on 22 August 1879.

Who was in command at Rorke's Drift?

Commanders at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift: The British garrison was commanded by Lieutenant John Chard, Royal Engineers and Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead of the 24th Foot. The Zulus were commanded by Prince Dabulamanzi kaMapande.

How many Victoria Crosses Rorke's Drift?

Eleven Victoria Crosses (VC) and five Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded to survivors of Rorke’s Drift. One of the VCs went to Corporal Christian Schiess (1856-84).

What happened to Lt Chard after Rorke's Drift?

He retired from the army as a colonel in 1897 after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and died at his brother’s home in Somerset later that year.