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George Middlemore

1800 – 1850

British Army general

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Lived 1800 – 1850. George Middlemore was a British military officer.

Lieutenant-General George Middlemore (died 18 November 1850, Tunbridge Wells) was a British Army officer and the first Governor of Saint Helena.

Originally commissioned in the 86th Regiment of Foot, he rose to command the 48th Regiment of Foot during the Peninsular War. He was the lieutenant-governor of Grenada from 1833 to 1835.

Middlemore was the first governor of Saint Helena from 1836 to 1842 after its handover from the British East India Company to the Crown. He oversaw the repatriation of Napoleon's remains from there in 1840. He was succeeded on 6 January 1842 by Colonel Hamelin Trelawny.

Personal life Middlemore married Phillis Sophia Lobb (died 15 July 1854, Southborough). They had 6 children: Grace Phyllis (died 1892) Robert Frederick Middlemore (died 18 October 1896, Thorngrove) Helen Catherine Jemina Honor (died 1887) Mary Douglas (died 18 August 1853, Hastings) Catherine Sophia

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1800
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Companion of the Order of the Bath

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Who was George Middlemore?

British Army general

When was George Middlemore born?

George Middlemore was born in 1800.

When did George Middlemore die?

George Middlemore died on 18 November 1850 in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

What was George Middlemore's occupation?

George Middlemore was a military officer.

What nationality was George Middlemore?

George Middlemore was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Middlemore

· Wikidata: Q1279062

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