Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart
British Army general and governor in Canada (1783–1859) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Charles Murray Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart GCB, FRSE (21 December 1783 – 16 July 1859), styled Lord Greenock between 1814 and 1843, was a British Army general who became Governor General of the Province of Canada (26 November 1845 – 30 January 1847). He was a keen amateur geologist, with enough recognition to warrant being made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.[1]
Quick Facts Governor General of the Province of Canada, Monarch ...
The Earl Cathcart | |
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Governor General of the Province of Canada | |
In office 1846–1847 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Preceded by | The Lord Metcalfe |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Elgin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1783-12-21)21 December 1783 Walton, Essex, England |
Died | 16 July 1859(1859-07-16) (aged 75) St Leonards-on-Sea, England |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Order of St. Vladimir, 4th Class (Russia) Knight Fourth Class of the Military William Order (Netherlands) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1800–1855 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Northern District (1850–55) Commander-in-Chief, North America (1846–47) Commander-in-Chief, Scotland (1837–42) |
Battles/wars | War of the Fifth Coalition |
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