James Fleming or Flemming (1682 – 31 March 1751) was a British major-general, and colonel of the 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot. [1]
James Fleming | |
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Born | 1682 |
Died | 1751 |
Nationality | British |
Life
Fleming was wounded at the Battle of Blenheim when serving as a captain in the Earl of Derby's regiment (16th Foot, now 1st Bedford).Afterwards for many years, he commanded the Royal Fusiliers, until promoted on 9 January 1741, colonel of the 36th Foot (now 2nd Worcester). He became a brigadier-general in 1745, was present at both the Battle of Falkirk and the Battle of Culloden, and became major-general in 1747. [1]
Legacy
He died at Bath, 31 March 1751. A monument with a medallion portrait and figures of Hercules and Minerva was erected to his memory in Westminster Abbey, where he is buried.[1][2]
Notes
References
Attribution:
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chichester, Henry Manners (1889). "Fleming, James (1682–1751)". In Stephen, Leslie (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 19. London: Smith, Elder & Co. p. 277. ; Endnotes:
- Cannon's Hist. Records 16th Foot and 36th Foot
- Evans's Catalogue of Engraved Portraits (London, 1836–53), volume ii.
- Scots Magazine xiii. 165.
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