Lord Chelmsford — Zulu Dawn Character Profile

About Lord Chelmsford

British high commander leading the invasion force into Zululand with strategic and political ambitions.

Lord Chelmsford — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Army command, Strategic planning, Political influence, Logistics management, Diplomacy

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 9/10

Quick Facts about Lord Chelmsford

Education

Eton College

Occupation

politician, military officer, soldier

Lord Chelmsford's Known Relations

• Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford — Father
• Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford — Child
• Eric Thesiger — Child
• Wilfred Thesiger — Child
• Percy Mansfield Thesiger — Child
• Adria Fanny Heath — Spouse
• Anna Maria Tinling — Mother
• Alfred Thesiger — Sibling
• Julia, Lady Inglis — Sibling
• Sir Edward Thesiger — Sibling
• Charles Thesiger — Sibling

Character Facts

Played by

Peter O'Toole

Appears in

Zulu Dawn (1979)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Lord Chelmsford — Professional Commander — Colonel Pulleine (Denholm Elliott)

  Pulleine serves as the direct camp commander under Chelmsford's overall expeditionary command.

• Lord Chelmsford — Alliance Partner — Sir Henry Bartle Frere (John Mills)

  Frere and Chelmsford collaborate on the political and military strategy to expand British control.

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