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James Frederic Elton
James Frederic Elton (1840–1877) was an English explorer in Africa. Life Born 3 August 1840, he was the second son of Lieutenant-colonel Roberts W. Elton of the 59th Regiment, Bengal Army, and grandson of Jacob Elton of Dedham, Essex. When the Indian Mutiny broke out in 1857, Elton entered the Bengal army and saw much active service. Having been with the relieving armies at Delhi and Lucknow he was placed on the staff of the commander-in-chief. Sir Hugh Rose (Lord Strathnairn), to whom he was aide-de-camp for some years. His services obtained for him the Indian medal with two clasps. In 1860, Elton volunteered for service in China, and was present at the taking of Peking and other engagements, receiving the China Medal after the campaign. Soon after gaining his captaincy ( 98th Regiment), he left the British service, and in 1866, joined the staff of the French army in Mexico during the reign of the Emperor Maximilian. On his return to England at the conclusion of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Roberts may refer to: People * Roberts (given name), a Latvian masculine given name * Roberts (surname), a popular surname, especially among the Welsh Places * Roberts (crater), a lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon ;United States * Roberts, Idaho * Roberts, Illinois * Roberts, Indiana * Roberts, West Virginia * Roberts, Wisconsin * Roberts County, South Dakota * Roberts County, Texas * Mount Roberts (New Hampshire), a summit in the Ossipee Mountains Facilities and structures * The old name of Brandeis/Roberts (MBTA station) * Roberts Stadium (other) Other uses * Roberts class monitor, a class of British warship * USS ''Samuel B. Roberts'' (FFG-58), a U.S. Navy frigate * Roberts Cycles, a cycle manufacturer (also known as Chas. Roberts) * Roberts Radio, a radio manufacturer * .257 Roberts, a medium-powered .25 caliber cartridge * Roberts (company), a Swedish soft drinks manufacturer See also * * * Strebor, a lock manufacturer (Roberts sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |