About George Colt Langley
Lived 1810 – 1896 (aged 85–86). George Colt Langley was a military personnel.
General Sir George Colt Langley, (8 November 1810 – 28 December 1896) was a Royal Marines officer who served as Deputy Adjutant-General Royal Marines.
Military career Langley was born in Bristol, the eighth of 12 children born to John Langley and Annabella Claringbold. He became Assistant Adjutant-General at Headquarters Royal Marine Forces in December 1854 and Deputy Adjutant-General Royal Marines (the professional head of the Royal Marines) in January 1862 before retiring in July 1867.
Personal life
His wife Maria Catherine Langley died in 1887 at the age of 66, their eldest son Lionel died in India in 1890 at the age of 40.
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Who was George Colt Langley?
Royal Marines officer
When was George Colt Langley born?
George Colt Langley was born in 1810 in Bristol.
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George Colt Langley died on 28 December 1896 in Southsea.
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George Colt Langley was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: George Colt Langley
· DBpedia: George Langley (Royal Marines officer)
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