About Charles Cureton
Lived 1826 – 1891 (aged 64). Charles Cureton was a military leader.
General Sir Charles Cureton (25 November 1826 – 11 July 1891) was a British Indian Army officer. He distinguished himself as a cavalry leader, and was recognised for acts of personal bravery. He became brevet colonel 14 February 1868, lieutenant-colonel 22 February 1869, major-general 22 February 1870, lieutenant-general 1 October 1877, and general 1 December 1888.
Life He was a son of Charles Robert Cureton, and brother of Edward Burgoyne Cureton (1822–1894), born in 1826. He received a commission as ensign in the East India Company's Bengal Army on 22 February 1843.
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Who was Charles Cureton?
British army officer (1826–1891)
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Charles Cureton was born on 25 November 1826.
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Charles Cureton died on 11 July 1891.
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Charles Cureton was a military leader.
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· DBpedia: Charles Cureton (Indian Army officer)
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