Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby
| Sir Frederick Ponsonby | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 July 1783 |
| Died | 11 January 1837 (aged 53) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
|
| Service/branch |
 British Army
|
| Rank | Major-General |
| Battles/wars |
Peninsular War Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards |
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Major General Sir Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby GCMG KCB KCH (6 July 1783 – 11 January 1837), styled The Honourable Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby from 1806 to 1837, was a British military officer, the second son of the 3rd Earl of Bessborough and Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough.
Educated at Harrow, he joined the army as a cornet in January 1800, serving in the 10th Light Dragoons. He was promoted lieutenant in June 1800 and Captain on 20 August 1803. He exchanged to the 60th Regiment of Foot in April 1806 and served on the staff of the Duke of Bedford, then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Promoted major on 25 June 1807, he went into the 23rd Light Dragoons on 6 August 1809 and went with them to serve in the Peninsular War.
He fought well at Talavera. He was promoted lieutenant colonel on 15 March 1810, and served as assistant adjutant-general at Buçaco and Barrosa, directing a successful charge by a squadron of the 2nd Regiment of Hussars (KGL) against the French dragoons. He was given command of the 12th Light Dragoons on 11 June 1811.
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