George Cathcart

British Army general (1794-1854)
Person human Q767917
George Cathcart
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Summary

George Cathcart is a human[1]. His place of birth was Renfrewshire[2]. He was born on May 12, 1794[3]. He died in Inkerman[4]. He died on November 5, 1854[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], diplomat[7], aristocrat[8], and army officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Cathcart was born in Renfrewshire[2].
  • George Cathcart passed away in Inkerman[4].
  • George Cathcart was born on May 12, 1794[3].
  • George Cathcart died on November 5, 1854[5].
  • George Cathcart is buried at British Cemetery in Sevastopol[11].
  • George Cathcart's father was William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart[12].
  • George Cathcart's mother was Elizabeth Elliot[13].
  • George Cathcart was married to Lady Georgiana Greville[14].
  • A child of George Cathcart was Emily Sarah Cathcart[15].
  • A child of George Cathcart was George Greville Cathcart[16].
  • A child of George Cathcart was Jane Cathcart[17].
  • A child of George Cathcart was Louisa Margaret Cathcart[18].
  • A child of George Cathcart was Georgiana Mary Cathcart[19].
  • A child of George Cathcart was Alice Cathcart[20].
  • George Cathcart held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • George Cathcart held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • British English was George Cathcart's native language[23].
  • George Cathcart worked as a military personnel[6].
  • George Cathcart worked as a diplomat[7].
  • George Cathcart worked as an aristocrat[8].
  • George Cathcart's professions included army officer[9].
  • George Cathcart held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom[24].
  • George Cathcart held the position of aide-de-camp[25].
  • George Cathcart held the position of Governor of the Cape of Good Hope[26].
  • George Cathcart held the position of commander-in-chief[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Renfrewshire[2], George Cathcart… he was born on May 12, 1794[3]. His father was William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Elliot[13]. British English was his native language[23].

Education

George Cathcart was educated at Eton College[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], diplomat[7], aristocrat[8], and army officer[9]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom[24], a class of ambassadors of a country[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1927[31]; aide-de-camp[25], a military position[32]; Governor of the Cape of Good Hope[26]; commander-in-chief[27], a military rank[33]; Deputy Lieutenant[34], a title of authority[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Adjutant-General to the Forces[37], a military rank[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1673[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[41], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1815[44] and Order of St. George, 3rd class[45], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47].

Personal Life

Among George Cathcart's spouses was Lady Georgiana Greville[14]. Children include Emily Sarah Cathcart[15], a lady-in-waiting[48], 1834–1917[49]; George Greville Cathcart[16], 1832–1841[50]; Jane Cathcart[17], b. 1825[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52]; Louisa Margaret Cathcart[18]; Georgiana Mary Cathcart[19], 1829–1852[53]; and Alice Cathcart[20].

Death and Burial

George Cathcart died on November 5, 1854[5]. He died in Inkerman[4]. He is buried at British Cemetery in Sevastopol[11].

Why It Matters

George Cathcart ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was George Cathcart born?

George Cathcart was born in Renfrewshire[2].

Where did George Cathcart die?

George Cathcart died in Inkerman[4].

Who were George Cathcart's parents?

George Cathcart's father was William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart[12]. George Cathcart's mother was Elizabeth Elliot[13].

Who was George Cathcart married to?

George Cathcart's spouses include Lady Georgiana Greville[14].

What did George Cathcart do for work?

George Cathcart worked as military personnel[6], diplomat[7], aristocrat[8], and army officer[9].

Where did George Cathcart go to school?

George Cathcart was educated at Eton College[28].

What awards did George Cathcart receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[41] and Order of St. George, 3rd class[45].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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