John Cameron

British Army officer, born 1773
Person human Q6224906
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Summary

John Cameron was born on January 3, 1773[1], in Inverness[2]. He died on November 23, 1844[3], in Guernsey[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Amelia Brock[7]
  • Child: John Cameron[8], Amelia Susannah Brock Cameron[9], Anne Alicia Cameron[10], Duncan Alexander Cameron[11], Marion Mount Cameron[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13], Kingdom of Great Britain[14]
  • Position held: Colonel of the Royal Norfolk Regiment[15]
  • Educated at: Eton College[16]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Military branch: British Army[19]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[20]
  • Participated in conflict: Invasion of Guadeloupe[21]
  • Family name: Cameron[22]
  • Given name: John[23]
  • Allegiance: United Kingdom[24]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]

FAQs

Where was John Cameron born?

John Cameron's place of birth was Inverness[2].

Where did John Cameron die?

John Cameron died in Guernsey[4].

Who was John Cameron married to?

John Cameron's spouses include Amelia Brock[7].

What did John Cameron do for work?

John Cameron worked as a military officer[5].

Where did John Cameron go to school?

John Cameron was educated at Eton College[16].

What awards did John Cameron receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Cameron, John (1773-1844) (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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