Thomas lloyd, son of john lloyd, former mp for kings county and innistiogue, is killed at the head of his regiment at the passage of nivelle in south west france

The death of Colonel Thomas Lloyd, (1784–1813) the son of John Lloyd, former Member of Parliament for Kings County (now County Offaly) and Innistiogue, is a historical event related to the Peninsular War, a conflict that took place in the early 19th century.

Colonel Thomas Lloyd had served in the 94th since October 1810, having previously served with the 54th and 43rd Regiments.

The Battle of the Nivelle occurred on November 10, 1813, in the southwest of France, near the Nivelle River. It was a significant engagement between the British and allied forces and the French army.

1. Context: The Peninsular War was a conflict in which British, Portuguese, and Spanish forces, along with other allies, fought against the French army under Napoleon’s command in the Iberian Peninsula. The war aimed to drive the French out of Spain and Portugal.

2. Allied Forces: The allied forces were led by the Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley) and included British, Portuguese, and Spanish troops.

3. Objective: The Battle of the Nivelle was part of the broader Allied offensive to push the French out of the southwestern region of France and back into French territory.

4. Outcome: The battle was a significant victory for the allied forces. They successfully crossed the Nivelle River, defeating the French and securing a strategic advantage.

5. Consequences: The Battle of the Nivelle was followed by a series of battles and engagements as the Allies advanced deeper into France, ultimately leading to the end of French control over the Iberian Peninsula and contributing to the eventual defeat of Napoleon in 1814.

The Battle of the Nivelle was an important moment in the Peninsular War and marked a key step in the Allies’ campaign to expel the French from the Iberian Peninsula and ultimately end Napoleon’s rule.