Richard Lambart, 7th Earl of Cavan
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Napoleonic Era
The Napoleonic Era is a period in the history of France and Europe. It is generally classified as including the fourth and final stage of the French Revolution, the first being the National Assembly, the second being the Legislative Assembly, and the third being the Directory...
and beyond. He was colonial head of Egypt. He suggested to the British government the removal of the Obelisk, known as Cleopatra's Needle
Cleopatra's Needle
Cleopatra's Needle is the popular name for each of three Ancient Egyptian obelisks re-erected in London, Paris, and New York City during the nineteenth century. The London and New York ones are a pair, while the Paris one comes from a different original site where its twin remains...
, for long centuries embedded in the sand near Alexandria, Egypt. The undertaking was considered too costly and not taken up until 1877. The Needle commemorates the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars.
Between 1813 and 1837, he held the office of Governor of Calshot Castle
Governor of Calshot Castle
The Governor of Calshot Castle was a military officer who commanded the fortifications at Calshot Castle, a Device Fort of Henry VIII guarding Southampton Water. It was in military use until 1956.-Governors of Calshot Castle:*Capt...
, a sinecure
Sinecure
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abolished after his death.
Biography
Married to a daughter of Judge Gould; his second wife was sister of Dr Arnold of Rugby. She died of consumption in Torquay, Devon.He was commissioned in 1779.
In 1798 He was promoted to Major-General.
In 1800 he commanded a Division in Egypt under Abercromby
Ralph Abercromby
Sir Ralph Abercromby was a Scottish soldier and politician. He rose to the rank of lieutenant-general in the British Army, was noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars, and served as Commander-in-Chief, Ireland.He twice served as MP for Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire, and was...
He was Colonel of the 2nd Battalion, 68th Foot
68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry)
The 68th Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1758 and amalgamated into The Durham Light Infantry in 1881. It saw action during the Seven Years War before being converted to Light Infantry in 1808. Fighting with distinction in the Peninsular Army under Arthur...
between 1801 and 1802. In 1805 he was promoted to Lieutenant-General.
He was Colonel of the 2nd West Indian Regiment between 1805 and 1808.
He was Colonel of the 77th Foot
77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot
The 77th Regiment of Foot was a line regiment of the British Army . In 1881 it was united with the 57th Regiment of Foot to form The Middlesex Regiment ....
between 1808 and 1811.
He was Colonel of the 58th Regiment of Foot
58th Regiment of Foot
Three regiments of the British Army have been numbered the 58th Regiment of Foot:* 47th Regiment of Foot, 58th Regiment of Foot, numbered as the 58th Foot in 1747 and renumbered as the 47th in 1751...
between 1811 and 1823.
He was a General Officer and Colonel of the 45th Regiment of Foot between 1823 and 1837.
He married the daughter of Sir Henry Gould the younger (1710–1794).