Grant, James Hope

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Birth 1808-07-22
Death 1875-03-07

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General. His career represents an experience of India and China warfare known to few. Was in Umballa in May 1857 at the outbreak of the Mutiny and played an important part in its suppression. In 1860 was appointed to command the expedition sent out to China in conjunction with the French.

From the description of Private journals of Sir Hope Grant, G.C.B. : relating to the Sepoy War, 1857-58, and the China War, 1860 : holograph, [1841?]-[1873?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122569671

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  • Military personnel

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  • India (as recorded)
  • China (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)