Charles Colville

British Army general
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Charles Colville

Summary

Charles Colville is a human[1]. Born in Scotland[2], he… he was born on August 7, 1770[3]. He passed away in Hampstead[4]. He died on March 27, 1843[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Colville's place of birth was Scotland[2].
  • Charles Colville died in Hampstead[4].
  • Charles Colville was born on August 7, 1770[3].
  • Charles Colville died on March 27, 1843[5].
  • Charles Colville's father was John Colville, 8th Lord Colville of Culross[8].
  • Charles Colville's mother was Amelia Webber[9].
  • Charles Colville was married to Jane Mure[10].
  • A child of Charles Colville was Charles Colville, 1st Viscount Colville of Culross[11].
  • A child of Charles Colville was Anne Amelia Colville[12].
  • A child of Charles Colville was Catherine Dorothea Colville[13].
  • A child of Charles Colville was Georgina Clementina Colville[14].
  • A child of Charles Colville was Sir William Colville[15].
  • Charles Colville held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Charles Colville held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Charles Colville worked as a military officer[6].
  • Charles Colville held the position of Governor of British Mauritius[18].
  • Charles Colville received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Charles Colville received the Waterloo Medal[20].
  • Charles Colville is recorded as male[21].
  • Charles Colville's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Charles Colville's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Charles Colville's Commons category is recorded as Sir Charles Colville[24].
  • Charles Colville's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Charles Colville was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[26].
  • Charles Colville's family name is recorded as Colville[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scotland[2], Charles Colville… he was born on August 7, 1770[3]. His father was John Colville, 8th Lord Colville of Culross[8]. His mother was Amelia Webber[9].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Colville's professions included military officer[6]. He held the position of Governor of British Mauritius[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Waterloo Medal[20], an award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33].

Personal Life

Among Charles Colville's spouses was Jane Mure[10]. Children include he, 1st Viscount Colville of Culross[11], a politician[34], 1818–1903[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[37]; Anne Amelia Colville[12], 1820–1900[38]; Catherine Dorothea Colville[13]; Georgina Clementina Colville[14], 1828–1871[39]; and Sir William Colville[15], 1827–1903[40].

Death and Burial

Charles Colville died on March 27, 1843[5]. He passed away in Hampstead[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Colville ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Charles Colville born?

Charles Colville was born in Scotland[2].

Where did Charles Colville die?

Charles Colville passed away in Hampstead[4].

Who were Charles Colville's parents?

Charles Colville's father was John Colville, 8th Lord Colville of Culross[8]. Charles Colville's mother was Amelia Webber[9].

Who was Charles Colville married to?

Charles Colville's spouses include Jane Mure[10].

What did Charles Colville do for work?

Charles Colville worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Charles Colville receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19] and Waterloo Medal[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Scotland
    Child Charles Colville, 1st Viscount Colville of Culross, Anne Amelia Colville, Catherine Dorothea Colville +2
    Position held Governor of British Mauritius
    Military branch British Army
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