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James Lushington

1779 – 1859

British politician; officer and Director of the East India Company

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Lived 1779 – 1859 (aged 79–80). James Lushington was a British politician.

General Sir James Law Lushington (10 May 1779 – 29 May 1859) was a British Member of Parliament and Director of the East India Company.

He was born in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, the third son of James Stephen Lushington of Rodmersham, Kent, vicar of Newcastle upon Tyne and prebendary of Carlisle. He was the brother of Stephen Rumbold Lushington.

He joined the East India Company as a cadet in 1796, and was successively promoted ensign in 1797, lieutenant of the 4th cavalry battalion in 1799, adjutant in 1800, captain in 1804, major in 1812, lieut.-colonel in 1819; colonel in 1829; major-general in 1837; lieutenant-general in 1849 and general in 1854.

He was elected MP for Petersfield from 1825 to 1826, Hastings from 1826 to 1827, and Carlisle from 1827 to 1831. He was also Chairman of the East India Company (in 1838, 1842 and 1848).

He was appointed Commander of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 1818, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in 1837 and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) in the 1838 Coronation Honours.

He married Rosetta Sophia Costen, but had no children.

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Important facts

Born
1779
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 9th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Also known as
Sir James Law Lushington KGCB, James Law Lushington, Sir James Lushington, Sir James Law Lushington, General Sir James Law Lushington

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Lushington?

British politician; officer and Director of the East India Company

When was James Lushington born?

James Lushington was born in 1779.

When did James Lushington die?

James Lushington died on 29 May 1859.

What was James Lushington's occupation?

James Lushington was a politician.

What nationality was James Lushington?

James Lushington was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Lushington

· Wikidata: Q16066152

· DBpedia: James Lushington

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