Duncan Alexander Cameron

British Army general (1808-1888)
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Summary

Duncan Alexander Cameron was born on May 20, 1808[1], in Hampshire[2]. He died on June 8, 1888[3], in Kent[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Brompton Cemetery[7]
  • Father: John Cameron[8]
  • Mother: Amelia Brock[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11], Officer of the Legion of Honour[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Military branch: British Army[14]
  • Commons category: Duncan Cameron (British Army officer)[15]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[16]
  • Participated in conflict: Battle of Alma[17], Second Taranaki War[18], Crimean War[19]
  • Given name: Duncan[20]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[21], The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Different from: William Lazenby[24]

Why It Matters

Duncan Alexander Cameron is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Duncan Alexander Cameron born?

Duncan Alexander Cameron was born in Hampshire[2].

Where did Duncan Alexander Cameron die?

Duncan Alexander Cameron died in Kent[4].

Who were Duncan Alexander Cameron's parents?

Duncan Alexander Cameron's father was John Cameron[8]. Duncan Alexander Cameron's mother was Amelia Brock[9].

What did Duncan Alexander Cameron do for work?

Duncan Alexander Cameron worked as a military personnel[5].

What awards did Duncan Alexander Cameron receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[11] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Difool · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from → William Lazenby
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  2. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  3. 14w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Hampshire
    Given name → Duncan
    Military branch → British Army
    Military, police or special rank → general
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