Arthur Alexander Dalzell, 9th Earl of Carnwath
| Arthur Alexander Dalzell, 9th Earl of Carnwath | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 September 1799 |
| Died | 28 April 1875 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | South-Eastern District |
General Arthur Alexander Dalzell, 9th Earl of Carnwath (15 September 1799 – 28 April 1875) was a Scottish nobleman and soldier. He was the son of Robert Alexander Dalzell, 6th Earl of Carnwath and Andulusia Browne.[1]
Military career
He was Lieutenant-Colonel of the 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot between 1841 and 1853. He became Assistant Secretary for Scotland in 1854 and General Officer Commanding South-Eastern District in April 1861.[2] Promoted to the rank of general in 1873, he also inherited the titles of his nephew, Henry Arthur Hew Dalzell, becoming Earl of Carnwath that same year.[3] Lord Carnwath died unmarried on 28 April 1875 aged 75, in London. His titles were inherited by his younger brother, Harry Burrard Dalzell.[3]
References
- ↑ Debrett's Peerage of Great Britain and Ireland (1840), London: William Pickering
- ↑ "Army Commands" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- 1 2 "Lt.-Gen. Robert Alexander Dalzell, 6th Earl of Carnwath". The Peerage. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Mansel |
GOC South-Eastern District 1861–1865 |
Succeeded by Sir Robert Garrett |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by Henry Arthur Hew Dalzell |
Earl of Carnwath 1873–1875 |
Succeeded by Harry Burrard Dalzell |
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