10 Facts About James Kempt

James Kempt led a British brigade at the Battle of Waterloo and later became Governor General of Canada.

James Kempt was gazetted to the 101st Grenadiers in India in 1783, but on its disbandment two years later was placed on half-pay.

James Kempt attracted the notice of the Duke of York, through whom he obtained a captaincy in the newly raised 113th Foot.

In 1799 James Kempt accompanied Sir Ralph Abercromby to the Netherlands, and later to Egypt as an aide-de-camp.

James Kempt commanded a brigade which was intended to attack the vital American post of Sackets Harbor, New York, but logistical problems prevented the attack being made before winter brought an end to campaigning in Canada.

News of peace between Britain and America reached Canada early in 1815, and James Kempt returned to Europe.

James Kempt was appointed to lead the 8th British Brigade in the army Wellington assembled in Belgium to invade France.

At the Battle of Quatre Bras, James Kempt's brigade was involved in heavy fighting and suffered 638 killed and wounded.

On Picton's death, James Kempt succeeded to the command of the division.

James Kempt became Lieutenant-Governor of Portsmouth and General Officer Commanding South-West District in August 1819.