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James Keith Fraser
Lieutenant-General James Keith Fraser (20 September 1832 – 30 July 1895) was a British Army officer. Early life Fraser was born on 20 September 1832. He was the third son of Lt.-Col. James John Fraser, Sir James John Fraser, 3rd Baronet and the former Charlotte Anne Craufurd. He had two elder brothers, Sir William Fraser, 4th Baronet, an MP for Barnstaple (UK Parliament constituency), Barnstaple, and Lt.-Gen. Sir Charles Craufurd Fraser, ''aide-de-camp'' to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. His paternal grandparents were Sir William Fraser, 1st Baronet, and the former Elizabeth Farquharson (a daughter of merchant James Farquharson, of London). His maternal grandparents were Daniel Craufurd (a son of Sir Alexander Craufurd, 1st Baronet) and Bridget Holland (a daughter of architect Henry Holland (architect), Henry Holland). Career In 1855, he served as military attaché at Vienna. He gained the rank of Colonel in the 1st Life Guards and was Inspector-General of Cavalry in Great B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Companion Of The Order Of St Michael And St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George IV, George IV, Prince of Wales, while he was acting as prince regent for his father, George III, King George III. It is named in honour of two military saints, Michael (archangel), Michael and Saint George, George. The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars, and was subsequently extended to holders of similar office or position in other territories of the British Empire. It is at present awarded to men and women who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service to the United Kingdom in a foreign country, and can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth affairs. Description The Order includes three class ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
