General Frederic Augustus Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford GCB, GCVO, (31 May 1827 – 9 April 1905) was a British general, best known for his commanding role during the Anglo-Zulu war.
The center column of his forces is defeated at the Battle of Isandlwana, a crushing victory for the Zulus and the British army's worst ever defeat against a technologically inferior indigenous force.
He will avenge his defeat at the Battle of Ulundi, which effectively ends the Zulu campaign.