George Baillie-Hamilton, Lord Binning facts for kids
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Lord Binning
George Baillie-Hamilton
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| Born | 24 December 1856 |
| Died | 12 January 1917 (aged 60) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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British Army |
| Rank | Brigadier-General |
| Unit | Royal Horse Guards |
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| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Spouse(s) | Katharine Salting (married 1892) |
| Children | 3, including George Baillie-Hamilton, 12th Earl of Haddington |
George Baillie-Hamilton, Lord Binning (born December 24, 1856 – died January 12, 1917) was an important officer in the British Army. He was known as "Lord Binning" because of his family's noble title. He served in several wars and held important positions during his career.
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Who Was George Baillie-Hamilton?
George Baillie-Hamilton was born in 1856. He was the first son of George Baillie-Hamilton-Arden, who was the 11th Earl of Haddington. His mother was Helen Katherine.
Early Life and Education
George went to Eton College, a famous school in England. After that, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1880, he joined the Royal Horse Guards as an officer.
A Distinguished Military Career
George Baillie-Hamilton had a very successful military career. He fought in the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War and the Nile Expedition in 1884. These were conflicts in Egypt and Sudan.
In 1889, he became an aide-de-camp (a personal assistant) to the Viceroy of India. During this time, he was part of the Black Mountain Expedition. His bravery was noted in official reports.
From 1899 to 1903, he was the leader of the Royal Horse Guards. He helped organize the military parts of the coronation for King Edward VII in 1902. The King recognized his service by making him a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
He left the regular army in 1907. However, he continued to serve in the Territorial Force. He commanded the Lothians and Border Horse regiment. He also served as the King's representative for the County of Berwick until his death.
In December 1915, during World War I, he became a temporary Brigadier-General. He commanded the 41st Brigade. He led this group until April 1916. After that, he returned to Britain to lead the 11th Mounted Brigade.
Family Life and Legacy
In 1892, George married Katharine Millicent Salting. They had two sons and one daughter together. Sadly, George died in 1917 at the age of 60. He passed away five months before his father. This meant he did not become the Earl of Haddington. Instead, his oldest son, George Baillie-Hamilton, inherited the title.
His wife, Lady Binning, later gave their home, Fenton House in London, to the National Trust. The National Trust is a charity that protects historic places.
