Captain Henry Christopher Wise (1829 – 12 December 1854) was the highest-ranking British soldier who died in the Eureka rebellion.

He was edjucated at the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, being commissioned Ensign in the 40th Regiment of Foot in 1847.

He was shot in both legs during the Battle of the Eureka Stockade and died eighteen days later.

[6] A memorial plaque to Captain Wise was erected in All Saints' Church, Leek Wootton.

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