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Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet

1755 – 1811

British Army general

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Lived 1755 – 1811 (aged 55–56). Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet was a British military personnel and politician.

General Sir James Murray Pulteney, 7th Baronet, PC ( – 26 April 1811 ) was a British Army officer and politician who served in the American War of Independence and French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Background and education Born James Murray, he was the eldest son of Colonel Sir Robert Murray, 6th Baronet and his first wife Janet Murray, a younger sister of Patrick Murray, 5th Lord Elibank. In 1808 he became a full general.

and was promoted to major-general in December.

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Important facts

Born
1755
Birth century
Education
Westminster School
Positions held
Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
James Pulteney, James Murray, James Murray Pulteney, General Rt. Hon. Sir James Murray-Pulteney of Dunerne, 7th Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet?

British Army general

When was Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet born?

Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet was born in 1755.

When did Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet die?

Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet died on 26 April 1811.

What was Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet's occupation?

Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet?

Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir James Pulteney, 7th Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7527475

· DBpedia: James Pulteney

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