Richard Charteris facts for kids

Richard Charteris (born July 25, 1822 – died March 16, 1874) was a Scottish man who played cricket and was also an officer in the British Army. He was known as "The Hon. Richard Charteris" because his father was an Earl.

Richard Charteris: A Life of Service and Sport

Richard Charteris was born in July 1822 in Aberlady, a town in East Lothian, Scotland. His father was Francis Wemyss-Charteris, 9th Earl of Wemyss.

Joining the Army

Richard began his career in the British Army. In October 1842, he bought the rank of first lieutenant in a group called the Rifle Brigade. He then bought the rank of captain in May 1847.

Playing Cricket

In the summer of 1847, Richard played one important cricket match. He played for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against Cambridge University. This match took place at Lord's, a famous cricket ground.

• In the first part of the game, he batted last for his team. He did not score any runs.
• In the second part of the game, he was out without scoring any runs. This is called a "duck" in cricket.

Moving Up in the Military

After his cricket match, Richard continued his army career. In late 1847, he became a lieutenant and captain. By 1854, he had moved to a different group called the Royal Scots Fusiliers. He was promoted to captain and lieutenant colonel without having to buy these ranks.

He stopped being an active soldier in November 1862. But he returned to the army in June 1864, joining the Grenadier Guards. In May of the same year, he was also given an important role as a deputy lieutenant for County Tipperary in Ireland. For many years, he worked as an aide de camp (a personal assistant) to the Duke of Cambridge.

Richard Charteris's Later Years

Richard Charteris passed away at his home in Grosvenor Square, London, on the evening of March 16, 1874. He had been sick with a serious illness. His nephew, Hugo Charteris, also became a first-class cricketer.