Sir Michael Hobbs: key obituary facts
Is Sir Michael Hobbs dead? Yes. Sir Michael Hobbs died on October 19, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Sir Michael Hobbs's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Sir Michael Hobbs known for?
He was a British Army general.
More about Sir Michael Hobbs
Born: 28 February 1937.
Gender: male.
Occupation: military personnel.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Eton College.
Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Sir Michael Frederick Hobbs, a British Army officer who rose to major-general and later became a charity director and Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor, died on October 19, 2026, aged 89.
Educated at Eton College, he entered the Grenadier Guards in 1956 as a second lieutenant, fulfilling his national service obligation. He remained in the Army and advanced through the ranks, becoming captain in 1964, major in 1969, colonel in 1980 and brigadier in 1981.
Hobbs served on the directing staff of the Staff College, Camberley, and in 1982 took command of the 39th Infantry Brigade. The following year he was posted to Northern Ireland as part of the staff. In January 1984 he became Director of Army Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence, serving in that role until July 1985. He was also appointed General Officer Commanding the 4th Armoured Division. His later work included directing a charity and serving as Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor. His honours included appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.