Charles George James Arbuthnot
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| Charles George James Arbuthnot | |
|---|---|
| 1801-1870 | |
| Place of birth | on board "Juno" |
| Allegiance | British |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 72nd Duke of Albany's own Highlanders |
| Relations | Son of Charles Arbuthnot |
| Other work | Equerry to the Queen |
:For others of the same name, see Charles Arbuthnot (disambiguation).
Charles George James Arbuthnot (1801 aboard the frigate Juno - 21 October 1870) was a British General.
Arbuthnot was made an Ensign in the Grenadier Guards in 1816, was promoted to Captain of the 28th Regiment in 1820, and was made Lieutenant Colonel of the 72nd Regiment in 1825. He later was promoted to the post of General of the 72nd Duke of Albany's own Highlanders.
Arbuthnot was born at sea but was native to Woodford in County Galway, Ireland, son of Charles Arbuthnot. He was made a page of honour to George III in 1812 (at the age of eleven or twelve). He was later Equerry (a senior aide) to the Queen. He married 1833 Hon Charlotte Eliza Vivian, eldest daughter of Hussey Vivian, 1st Baron Vivian.
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- Mrs P S-M Arbuthnot “Memories of the Arbuthnots” (1920). George Allen Unwin Ltd.
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