James Leith

Summary

James Leith is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Leith Hall^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1763^[3]. He died in Barbados^[4]. He died on October 16, 1816^[5]. He worked as a military personnel^[6].

Key Facts

• James Leith's place of birth was Leith Hall^[2].
• James Leith passed away in Barbados^[4].
• James Leith was born on January 1, 1763^[3].
• James Leith was born on August 8, 1763^[7].
• James Leith died on October 16, 1816^[5].
• James Leith is buried at Westminster Abbey^[8].
• James Leith's father was John Leith of Leith Hall^[9].
• James Leith's mother was Harriot Steuart^[10].
• James Leith was married to Lady Augusta Forbes^[11].
• James Leith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[12].
• James Leith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[13].
• James Leith's professions included military personnel^[6].
• James Leith held the position of colonial governor of Guadeloupe^[14].
• James Leith held the position of list of governors of the Leeward Islands^[15].
• James Leith held the position of list of governors of Barbados^[16].
• James Leith was educated at University of Aberdeen^[17].
• James Leith received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[18].
• James Leith received the Army Gold Medal^[19].
• James Leith received the Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword^[20].
• James Leith received the Grand Cross of the Order of Military Merit (France)^[21].
• James Leith is recorded as male^[22].
• James Leith's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• James Leith's military branch is recorded as British Army^[24].
• James Leith's Commons category is recorded as James Leith (1763–1816)^[25].
• James Leith's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general^[26].

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Origins and Family

James Leith was born in Leith Hall^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1763^[3] and August 8, 1763^[7]. His father was John Leith of Leith Hall^[9]. His mother was Harriot Steuart^[10].

Education

James Leith was educated at University of Aberdeen^[17].

Career and Affiliations

James Leith's professions included military personnel^[6]. Positions held include colonial governor of Guadeloupe^[14], list of governors of the Leeward Islands^[15], and list of governors of Barbados^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[18], a grade of an order^[27], in United Kingdom^[28], founded in 1815^[29]; Army Gold Medal^[19], a military decoration^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1810^[32]; Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword^[20], a grade of an order^[33], in Portugal^[34]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Military Merit (France)^[21], a grade of an order^[35].

Personal Life

Among James Leith's spouses was Lady Augusta Forbes^[11].

Death and Burial

James Leith died on October 16, 1816^[5]. He died in Barbados^[4]. The cause of death was yellow fever^[36]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey^[8].

FAQs

Where was James Leith born?

James Leith's place of birth was Leith Hall^[2].

Where did James Leith die?

James Leith died in Barbados^[4].

Who were James Leith's parents?

James Leith's father was John Leith of Leith Hall^[9]. James Leith's mother was Harriot Steuart^[10].

Who was James Leith married to?

James Leith's spouses include Lady Augusta Forbes^[11].

What did James Leith do for work?

James Leith worked as military personnel^[6].

Where did James Leith go to school?

James Leith was educated at University of Aberdeen^[17].

What awards did James Leith receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[18], Army Gold Medal^[19], Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword^[20], and Grand Cross of the Order of Military Merit (France)^[21].