Birth of James Thomas Brudenell16 October 1797
Birth of James Thomas Brudenell
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James Thomas Brudenell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Thomas Brudenell, based on 17 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
17 records1797–186815 events3 places
Chronological biography
1797
1819
Member of Parliament1819
Elected Member of Parliament for Marlborough
1824
Army Officer1824
Appointed Army Officer of the Eighth Hussars
1825
Lieutenant1825
Appointed Lieutenant
1826
Captain1826
Appointed Captain
1830
Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel1830
Is promoted to lieutenant colonel during his early cavalry career.
Promotion to Major1830
Is promoted to major during his early cavalry career.
1836
Commander of 11th Hussars1836
Appointed Commander of the 11th Hussars
1837
Peerage1837
Created Earl Cardigan, 7th
1841
Trial1841
Prosecuted for a duel with one of his own officers, but is acquitted
1854
Battle of Balaclava25 October 1854
Leads the Light Brigade after receiving Lucan's order during the Battle of Balaclava.
Charge of Light Brigade25 October 1854
Leads the Light Brigade into the Russian gun positions during the famous charge at Balaclava.
Charge of Light Brigade25 October 1854
Leads the Light Brigade charge against Russian guns.
1855
Inspector1855
Appointed Inspector General of the Cavalry
Inspector1855
Appointed Inspector General of the Cavalry.
1861
Lieutenant General1861
Appointed Lieutenant General
1868
Death of James Thomas Brudenell28 March 1868
Death of James Thomas Brudenell
Titles and roles
Earl · Earl · Army Officer-8th Hussars · Earl · Brigadier General · Earl · Captain · Earl · Commander of 11th Hussars · Earl · Commander of Light Brigade · Earl · Inspector General Cavalry · Earl · Lieutenant · Earl · Lieutenant Colonel · Earl · Lieutenant General · Earl · Member of Parliament for Marlborough · Lieutenant Colonel · Major
Record provenance
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