Did Londonderry serve in the Peninsular War?
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Yes, Londonderry did serve in the Peninsular War. He was a British soldier who fought against Napoleon Bonaparte's French forces in Spain and Portugal from 1808 to 1814. He distinguished himself in several battles and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general in 1813. After the war, he served as the British ambassador to Austria and later became the Foreign Secretary.
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