About James Balfour
Lived 1743 – 1823 (aged 79). James Balfour was a British military leader.
General James Balfour (3 November 1743 – 18 March 1823) was a British Army General.
He was the son of Robert Balfour of Balbirnie and Ann Ramsay.
Balfour entered the British Army on 22 March 1762. He was commanding the forces at Bombay in 1794. He became colonel of the 83rd Regiment on 18 November 1795 and took part in the Siege of Seringapatam. On 25 October 1809 received the rank of general.
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Who was James Balfour?
British Army general (1743–1823)
When was James Balfour born?
James Balfour was born on 3 November 1743.
When did James Balfour die?
James Balfour died on 18 March 1823.
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James Balfour was a military leader.
What nationality was James Balfour?
James Balfour was British.
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· DBpedia: James Balfour (British Army officer)
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