James Thomas Brudenell

Details

Born:

16 October 1797

Died:

28 March 1868

Birth place:

Hambleden, Buckinghamshire

Gender:

Male

Ethnicity:

White

Ethnic minority:

No

Religion:

Unknown

Aristocratic connections:

true

Formative occupation:

Army officer

Election occupation:

Army officer

Parentage:

6th Earl of Cardigan

Notes:

Stenton seems confused about dates of his succession to Peerage and death. Best known as an army commander; led 'Charge of the Light Brigade' at Balaklava in 1854.

Knighthood/Dame:

False

Highest Office:

Backbencher

Who's Who volume:

1

Education level:

References

Rush ID:

3371

MNIS ID:

Not set

Wikidata Entity ID:

Q335449

Parliament ID:

Not set

Beamish Person ID:

5900

They work for you ID:

Not set

1. BRUDENELL, Lord (1797-1868)
2. BRUDENELL, James (1797-1868) **

1. James (James Thomas) Brudenell (Family Name)

   1797 - 1868

   family name; assumed title Lord Brudenell on father's succession as Earl of Cardigan

1. 7th Earl of Cardigan

   Hereditary

   1837

1. Northamptonshire Northern

   Party:	Conservative
   Year of election:	1832
   Date of election:	10 December 1832
   Nature of election:	General Election
   Nature of service:	Continuation
   Year of exit:	1837
   Date of exit:	24 July 1837
   Party:	Conservative
   Nature of exit:	Dissolution
   Sponsorship:	None known
   Constituency connection:	Area
   Notes:	Also MP for Marlborough, 1818-1829, and Fowey 1830-1831; first elected for this constituency in 1831.

1. Christ Church

   Did not graduate

1. Tollemache, Elizabeth

   Year: 1826

1. Conservative Member

1. Carlton Club