Charles Bulkeley Egerton facts for kids
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General Sir Charles Bulkeley Egerton
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Egerton, sometime before 1846
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| Born | 5 June 1774 Cheshire |
| Died | 8 July 1857 London |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1793-1846 |
| Rank | General |
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| Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars |
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General Sir Charles Bulkeley Egerton (1774–1857) was a brave officer in the British Army. He fought in important wars like the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was known for leading a group of soldiers called a brigade in the 5th Division during the Peninsular War.
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Early Life and Family
Charles Bulkeley Egerton was born in 1774. His parents were Philip Egerton and Mary Eyles. He had two brothers, Sir John Grey Egerton, 8th Baronet and Sir Philip Grey Egerton, 9th Baronet.
He later married Charlotte Troubridge. She was the daughter of a famous naval officer, Sir Thomas Troubridge, 1st Baronet. Charles and Charlotte had three sons:
- Charles Troubridge Egerton (who died in 1839)
- Colonel Thomas Graham Egerton (1812-1855), who sadly died during the Siege of Sevastopol
- Captain Francis Philip Egerton (who died in 1893)
Military Career
Sir Charles Bulkeley Egerton started his army journey in 1793. He joined the 29th Regiment of Foot as an Ensign, which is a very junior officer rank.
Early Battles
As a Lieutenant, he served as a marine on a ship called HMS Thunderer. This was during a big naval battle called the Glorious First of June in 1794.
In 1798, he became a Major in the 89th Regiment of Foot. He saw action in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, fighting in the Battle of Vinegar Hill.
After this, his regiment went to Malta in 1800. In 1801, they moved to Egypt for the Egyptian Campaign. There, he fought in the Battle of Alexandria and helped with the Siege of Cairo.
Leading Regiments
In 1802, Egerton was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He joined the 9th Regiment of Foot. This regiment sailed to Portugal to fight in the Peninsular War. They took part in the Battle of Roliça and the Battle of Vimeiro.
In 1809, Egerton moved to the 44th Regiment of Foot. He commanded the second group of soldiers in this regiment. He continued to serve with the 44th Foot throughout the Peninsular War. Eventually, he commanded a whole brigade, which is a large group of soldiers, within the 5th Division.
Rising Through the Ranks
Egerton continued to be promoted as he gained more experience.
- In 1811, he became a Colonel.
- In 1814, he was promoted to Major-General.
- On July 22, 1830, he became a Lieutenant-General.
- Finally, in 1846, he reached the highest rank of General.
General Sir Charles Bulkeley Egerton was a dedicated officer who served his country for many years.
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