About James Watson
Lived 1772 – 1862 (aged 89–90). James Watson was a British military leader.
Lieutenant-General Sir James Watson (1772 – 14 August 1862) was a British Army officer and Commander-in-Chief, India.
Military career Watson was commissioned into the 14th Regiment of Foot reaching the rank of major in 1802. He was appointed commanding officer of the 1st Battalion of his regiment in 1807 and served in India and Batavia, Dutch East Indies.
In March 1835 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, India, and continued in that role until September; two years later he was promoted to lieutenant-general and made colonel of the 14th Regiment of Foot, a position he held until his death. He lived in Wendover in Buckinghamshire.
He died in 1862. He had married Sarah, with whom he had at least a son and a daughter.
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Who was James Watson?
British Army officer
When was James Watson born?
James Watson was born in 1772 in Chilton.
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James Watson died on 14 August 1862 in Wendover.
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James Watson was a military leader.
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James Watson was British.
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