John Cameron
British army officer; director-general of the Ordnance Survey
About John Cameron
Lived 1817 – 1878 (aged 61). John Cameron was a British military officer, surveyor and army officer.
Lieutenant-General John Cameron, (31 March 1817 – 30 June 1878 ) was a senior British Army officer who served as executive officer and director-general of the Ordnance Survey.
Cameron was son of Lieutenant General Sir John Cameron, and brother to General Sir Duncan Alexander Cameron.
Cameron was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Society on 4 June 1868.
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Who was John Cameron?
British army officer; director-general of the Ordnance Survey (1817-1878)
When was John Cameron born?
John Cameron was born on 31 March 1817.
When did John Cameron die?
John Cameron died on 30 June 1878 in Southampton.
What was John Cameron's occupation?
John Cameron was a military officer, surveyor and army officer.
What nationality was John Cameron?
John Cameron was British.
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· DBpedia: John Cameron (British Army officer, born 1817)
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