James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan

British Crimean War Lieutenant-General (1797–1868)
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James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
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James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan

Summary

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan is a human[1]. He was born in Hambleden[2]. He was born on October 16, 1797[3]. He died in Deene Park[4]. He died on March 28, 1868[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's place of birth was Hambleden[2].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan died in Deene Park[4].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan was born on October 16, 1797[3].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan died on March 28, 1868[5].
  • Burial took place at Northamptonshire[9].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's father was Robert Brudenell, 6th Earl of Cardigan[10].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's mother was Penelope Cooke[11].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan was married to Adeline, Countess of Cardigan and Lancastre[12].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan was married to Elizabeth Jane Henrietta Brudenell, countess of Cardigan[13].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's professions included politician[6].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's professions included military personnel[7].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan held the position of member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan held the position of member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan was educated at Christ Church[22].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's education included a stint at Harrow School[23].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan is recorded as male[26].
  • James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's place of birth was Hambleden[2]. He was born on October 16, 1797[3]. His father was Robert Brudenell, 6th Earl of Cardigan[10]. His mother was Penelope Cooke[11].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Harrow School[23], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1835[37]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1832[40]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1831[43]; member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1818[46]; member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1820[49]; and member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1826[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[53], in France[54] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1815[57].

Personal Life

Spouses include Adeline, Countess of Cardigan and Lancastre[12], a memoirist[58], 1824–1915[59] and Elizabeth Jane Henrietta Brudenell, countess of Cardigan[13], 1797–1858[60]. James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan was affiliated with the Conservative Party[61].

Death and Burial

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan died on March 28, 1868[5]. He passed away in Deene Park[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[62]. Burial took place at Northamptonshire[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan include cardigan[63].

Why It Matters

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include cardigan[63].

FAQs

Where was James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan born?

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's place of birth was Hambleden[2].

Where did James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan die?

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan died in Deene Park[4].

Who were James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's parents?

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's father was Robert Brudenell, 6th Earl of Cardigan[10]. James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's mother was Penelope Cooke[11].

Who was James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan married to?

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan's spouses include Adeline, Countess of Cardigan and Lancastre[12] and Elizabeth Jane Henrietta Brudenell, countess of Cardigan[13].

What did James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan do for work?

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan go to school?

James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan was educated at Christ Church[22] and Harrow School[23].

What awards did James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24] and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].

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  1. 28d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  3. 10w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  5. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Lady Harriet Brudenell, Lady Elizabeth Brudenell, Lady Mary Brudenell +2
    Participated in conflict Battle of Balaclava, Crimean War, Charge of the Light Brigade
    Educated at Christ Church, Harrow School
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