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Frederick St John

1765 – 1844

Officer of the British Army and politician

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About Frederick St John

Lived 1765 – 1844 (aged 78). Frederick St John was a British politician and military personnel.

General Frederick St John (20 December 1765 – 19 November 1844) was an officer of the British Army and a politician. He rose to the rank of general during his career and saw service during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and the Second Anglo-Maratha War. He also sat briefly for the constituency of Oxford.

Family and early life Frederick St John was born the second son of Frederick St John, 2nd Viscount Bolingbroke and Lady Diana Beauclerk.

St John enlisted in the Army as an ensign in the 85th Regiment of Foot in 1779, at the age of 14. St John and his wife then joined the East Indiaman Kent to complete the journey. On 7 October, Kent was captured by the French privateer Confiance, under Robert Surcouf. St John was taken prisoner and exchanged.

On 6 April 1793, St John married Arabella Craven (died 9 June 1819), daughter of William Craven, 6th Baron Craven and Elizabeth Craven. They had five sons and four daughters: Keppel St John (26 February 1812 – 7 June 1813) Elizabeth St John (11 July 1814 – 27 October 1846), married Rev. George Carter on 9 March 1841

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
The Hon. Frederick St John, General Hon. Frederick St. John

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick St John?

officer of the British Army and politician (1765-1844)

When was Frederick St John born?

Frederick St John was born on 20 December 1765.

When did Frederick St John die?

Frederick St John died on 19 November 1844.

What was Frederick St John's occupation?

Frederick St John was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Frederick St John?

Frederick St John was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick St John

· Wikidata: Q16230500

· DBpedia: Frederick St John (British Army officer)

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