John Cameron

British army officer; director-general of the Ordnance Survey (1817-1878)
Person human Q19370759
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John Cameron

Summary

John Cameron is a human[1]. He was born on March 31, 1817[2]. He died in Southampton[3]. He died on June 30, 1878[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], surveyor[6], and army officer[7].

Key Facts

  • John Cameron died in Southampton[3].
  • John Cameron was born on March 31, 1817[2].
  • John Cameron died on June 30, 1878[4].
  • John Cameron is buried at Southampton[8].
  • John Cameron's father was John Cameron[9].
  • John Cameron's mother was Amelia Brock[10].
  • Among John Cameron's spouses was Matilda Susannah White[11].
  • A child of John Cameron was John Duncan Cameron[12].
  • John Cameron held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Cameron's professions included military officer[5].
  • John Cameron's professions included surveyor[6].
  • John Cameron worked as an army officer[7].
  • John Cameron received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • John Cameron received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • John Cameron was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • John Cameron is recorded as male[17].
  • John Cameron's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Cameron's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • John Cameron's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[20].
  • John Cameron's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[21].
  • John Cameron's family name is recorded as Cameron[22].
  • John Cameron's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Cameron's described by source is recorded as Hampshire Advertiser[24].
  • John Cameron's described by source is recorded as Hampshire Advertiser[25].
  • John Cameron's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Cameron was born on March 31, 1817[2]. His father was he[9]. His mother was Amelia Brock[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5], surveyor[6], and army officer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], a fellowship award[27], in United Kingdom[28] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1815[31].

Personal Life

John Cameron was married to Matilda Susannah White[11]. A child of him was John Duncan Cameron[12].

Death and Burial

John Cameron died on June 30, 1878[4]. He passed away in Southampton[3]. He is buried at Southampton[8].

FAQs

Where did John Cameron die?

John Cameron passed away in Southampton[3].

Who were John Cameron's parents?

John Cameron's father was John Cameron[9]. John Cameron's mother was Amelia Brock[10].

Who was John Cameron married to?

John Cameron's spouses include Matilda Susannah White[11].

What did John Cameron do for work?

John Cameron worked as military officer[5], surveyor[6], and army officer[7].

What awards did John Cameron receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 19d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant-general, lieutenant general
    Given name John
    Spouse Matilda Susannah White
    Family name Cameron
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