Arthur Alexander Dalzell, 9th Earl of Carnwath

Arthur Alexander Dalzell, 9th Earl of Carnwath
Born 15 September 1799
Died 28 April 1875 (1875-04-29) (aged 75)
Allegiance United Kingdom 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

Military offices
Preceded by
Robert Mansel
GOC South-Eastern District
18611865
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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