James Kempt
British Army general (c. 1765–1854)
Died aged 89Kingdom of Great Britain
Biography
General Sir James Kempt, (c. 25 January 1775 – 20 December 1854) was a British Army officer, who served in the Netherlands, Egypt, Italy, the Peninsula, and British North America during the Napoleonic Wars. He led a British brigade at the Battle of Waterloo and later became Governor General of Canada.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
- Master-General of the Ordnance
- Governor General of Canada
Awards & honours (3)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
- Order of St. George, 3rd class
- Waterloo Medal
Quick answers about James Kempt
- How old was James Kempt?
- James Kempt died on December 20, 1854 at the age of 89.
- Where was James Kempt born?
- James Kempt was born in Edinburgh.
- What is James Kempt's nationality?
- James Kempt is a citizen of Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- What does James Kempt do?
- James Kempt is known as military personnel, politician.
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