About Charles Carnegie
Lived 1833 – 1906 (aged 73). Charles Carnegie was a British politician.
Charles Carnegie DL, JP (14 May 1833 – 12 September 1906),
He was a younger son of Sir James Carnegie, 5th Baronet (and de jure 8th Earl of Southesk), and his wife Charlotte, second daughter of Reverend Daniel Lysons. As his elder brother James was confirmed as 9th Earl of Southesk in 1855, Carnegie received the precedence and the style of an earl's younger son.
He entered the British Army as a 2nd lieutenant of the 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) in 1850. Carnegie was appointed Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland in 1872, and served until 1884. From then until his death he was a justice of the peace. He also a deputy lieutenant for Forfarshire.
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Who was Charles Carnegie?
British politician
When was Charles Carnegie born?
Charles Carnegie was born on 14 May 1833.
When did Charles Carnegie die?
Charles Carnegie died on 12 September 1906.
What was Charles Carnegie's occupation?
Charles Carnegie was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Carnegie?
Charles Carnegie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Carnegie. https://biography.guide/charles-carnegie/
MLA: "Charles Carnegie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-carnegie/.
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