Sir Henry Bartle Frere — Zulu Dawn Character Profile

About Sir Henry Bartle Frere

British colonial administrator whose political maneuvers precipitate the Anglo-Zulu War.

Sir Henry Bartle Frere — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Political maneuvering, Colonial administration, Diplomacy, Policy drafting, Strategic influence

• Strength: 2/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 4/10
• Influence: 9/10

Affiliations

• Indian Civil Service
• Royal Society

Quick Facts about Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Education

East India Company College, Haileybury and Imperial Service College

Occupation

politician, botanical collector

Sir Henry Bartle Frere's Known Relations

• Edward Frere — Father
• Mary Frere — Child
• Catherine Arthur — Spouse
• Frances Mary Anne Greene — Mother
• Indian Civil Service — Employer
• Royal Society — Member of

Character Facts

Played by

John Mills

Appears in

Zulu Dawn (1979)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Sir Henry Bartle Frere — Power Strategic Commander — Lord Chelmsford (Peter O'Toole)

  Frere holds political authority and delegates military command to Chelmsford for the invasion campaign.

  Frere authorises Lord Chelmsford to command the British expeditionary force after issuing a diplomatic ultimatum to the Zulu king.

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