| Arthur Alexander Dalzell, 9th Earl of Carnwath | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 September 1799 |
| Died | 28 April 1875 (1875-04-29) (aged 75) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | South-Eastern District |
General Arthur Alexander Dalzell, 9th Earl of Carnwath (15 September 1799 – 28 April 1875) was a Scottish nobleman and soldier. He was the son of Robert Alexander Dalzell, 6th Earl of Carnwath and Andulusia Browne.
Military career
He was lieutenant-colonel of the 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot between 1841 and 1853. He became Assistant Secretary for Scotland in 1854 and General Officer Commanding South-Eastern District in April 1861. Promoted to the rank of general in 1873, he also inherited the titles of his nephew, Henry Arthur Hew Dalzell, becoming Earl of Carnwath that same year. Lord Carnwath died unmarried on 28 April 1875 aged 75, in London. His titles were inherited by his younger brother, Harry Burrard Dalzell.
References
- Debrett's Peerage of Great Britain and Ireland (1840), London: William Pickering
- "Army Commands" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Lt.-Gen. Robert Alexander Dalzell, 6th Earl of Carnwath". The Peerage. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byRobert Mansel | GOC South-Eastern District 1861–1865 |
Succeeded bySir Robert Garrett |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded byHenry Arthur Hew Dalzell | Earl of Carnwath 1873–1875 |
Succeeded byHarry Burrard Dalzell |