# Edward Pyndar Lygon > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Edward_Pyndar_Lygon > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Edward_Pyndar_Lygon.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Pyndar_Lygon > Source revision: 1351772847 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) [General](/source/General_(United_Kingdom)) **Edward Pyndar Lygon** (3 April 1786 – 11 November 1860) was a senior officer in the [British Army](/source/British_Army) and a [Member of Parliament](/source/Member_of_Parliament).[1] He was the fourth son of [William Lygon, 1st Earl Beauchamp](/source/William_Lygon,_1st_Earl_Beauchamp) and Catharine Denn, and the brother of [Henry Lygon, 4th Earl Beauchamp](/source/Henry_Lygon,_4th_Earl_Beauchamp), who also became a British Army [general](/source/General_officer). Educated at [Westminster School](/source/Westminster_School), Lygon entered the army in 1803 and rose to the rank of general, serving in major campaigns including the [Peninsular War](/source/Peninsular_War) and the [Battle of Waterloo](/source/Battle_of_Waterloo).[1] In addition to his military career, he represented [Callington](/source/Callington_(UK_Parliament_constituency)) in the [House of Commons](/source/House_of_Commons_of_the_United_Kingdom) from 1818 until 1820.[1] Lygon lived at 12 [St James's Square](/source/St_James's_Square) in [London](/source/London) and remained unmarried until his death in 1860. ## Early life Edward Pyndar Lygon was born on 3 April 1786, the fourth son of William Lygon, 1st Earl Beauchamp, and Catharine Denn. He belonged to the prominent Lygon family, whose influence extended across military, political, and social spheres in Worcestershire.[2] Lygon was educated at Westminster School. In 1803, at the age of seventeen, he entered the British Army as a [cornet](/source/Cornet) in the [2nd Life Guards](/source/2nd_Life_Guards), beginning a military career that would eventually see him rise to the rank of general.[3] ## Military career Lygon was promoted to lieutenant in 1805, captain in 1808, and major, and he fought in the Peninsular War from 1812 to 1814.[4] He was promoted to [major](/source/Major_general) and [Lieutenant colonel](/source/Lieutenant_colonel) in 1815 and commanded the 2nd Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo.[5] He was awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) on 22 June 1815.[6] Further promotions as a staff officer included lieutenant colonel in 1818, colonel in 1822, major-general in 1837,[7] and lieutenant-general in 1846. He was subsequently appointed Inspector General of [Cavalry](/source/Cavalry).[4] In January 1845, Lygon was given the colonelcy of the [13th Regiment of Light Dragoons](/source/13th_Hussars), a position he held until his death.[8] He was promoted to full general on 20 June 1854.[9] ## Parliamentary career In 1818, Lygon was elected as a Member of Parliament for [Callington](/source/Callington_(UK_Parliament_constituency)), a small borough in [Cornwall](/source/Cornwall), and held the seat until 1820.[1] Callington was a so-called "rotten borough," where the influence of local patrons often determined electoral outcomes, and Lygon's election reflected the continuing political influence of his aristocratic family.[1] Although he was re-elected in March 1820, Lygon was unseated on petition the following June due to disputes over the validity of votes, a common occurrence in contested boroughs before the parliamentary reforms of the 19th century.[1] During his brief tenure in the House of Commons, Lygon participated in parliamentary business as a representative of a family with strong ties to Worcestershire politics, although there are no surviving records of significant speeches or legislative initiatives associated with him.[1] His parliamentary career was limited, and he soon focused on his military duties, which continued to occupy him in the years following his service in the Peninsular War and at the Battle of Waterloo.[10] ## Death and legacy He died on 11 November 1860 at his London residence, 12 St. James's Square, aged 74. He remained unmarried throughout his life and left no direct heirs. Lygon's death marked the end of his long and distinguished military career, during which he had risen to the rank of full general and held senior command positions, including Inspector General of Cavalry and colonelcy of the 13th Regiment of Light Dragoons. Following his death, his [estate](/source/Estate_(land)) and personal papers were managed in accordance with the family trust established by the Lygons of Madresfield Court, a family noted for its enduring influence in Worcestershire politics and military service. Lygon was buried in the family [vault](/source/Burial_vault_(tomb)) at Madresfield Church, Worcestershire. The Lygon Arms in [Chipping Campden](/source/Chipping_Campden) was named after him.[11] [Lygon Street](/source/Lygon_Street) in [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne), Australia, was also named in his honour.[11] ## References 1. ["LYGON, Hon. Edward Pyndar (1786-1860), of 12 St. James's Square, Mdx."](http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1820-1832/member/lygon-hon-edward-1786-1860). *History of Parliament Online*. Retrieved 18 May 2017. 1. ["Lygon family, Earls Beauchamp – archive summary"](https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/c/F17412). *The National Archives*. Retrieved 29 December 2025. 1. ["No. 15591"](https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/15591/page/679). *The London Gazette*. 3 June 1803. p. 679. Retrieved 29 December 2025. 1. ["British Cavalry Regiments and the Men Who Led Them 1793–1815: 2nd Regiment of Life Guards"](https://www.napoleon-series.org/military/organization/Britain/Cavalry/Regiments/c_2ndLifeGuards.html). *Napoleon-Series.org*. Retrieved 29 December 2025. 1. ["British Cavalry Regiments and the Men Who Led Them 1793–1815: 2nd Regiment of Life Guards"](https://www.napoleon-series.org/military/organization/Britain/Cavalry/Regiments/c_2ndLifeGuards.html). *Napoleon-Series.org*. Retrieved 18 May 2017. 1. ["General Hon. Edward Pyndar Lygon – Appointment to Order of the Bath"](https://peerage.org.uk/codex/peerage-record-14252/). *Peerage.org.uk*. Retrieved 29 December 2025. 1. ["No. 20660"](https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/20660/page/3987). *The London Gazette*. 10 November 1846. p. 3987. Retrieved 29 December 2025. 1. ["13th Hussars"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070305030419/http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/cav/D13h.htm). *Regiments.org*. Archived from [the original](http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/cav/D13h.htm) on 5 March 2007. Retrieved 18 May 2017. 1. ["Army appointments and promotions for 13th Light Dragoons – Edward Pyndar Lygon"](https://rnzaoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/army-list-1859.pdf). *Archive of British Army Lists*. Retrieved 29 December 2025. 1. ["LYGON, Hon. Edward Pyndar (1786‑1860), of 12 St. James's Square, Mdx."](http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1820-1832/member/lygon-hon-edward-1786-1860). *History of Parliament Online*. Retrieved 29 December 2025. 1. ["Lygon Arms hotel"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170926175709/http://www.lygonarms.co.uk/page3.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.lygonarms.co.uk/page3.html) on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017. |- --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Edward Pyndar Lygon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Pyndar_Lygon) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Pyndar_Lygon?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.