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He was the 3rd son of the Revd.
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James Lushington
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James Stephen Lushington of Rodmersham, Kent, vicar of Newcastle upon Tyne and prebendary of Carlisle. He joined the East India Company as a cadet in 1796, and was successively promoted ensign in 1797, lieutenant of the 4th cavalry battalion in 1799, adjutant in 1800, captain in 1804, major in 1812, lieutenant-colonel in 1819. Colonel in 1829; major-general in 1837.
Lieutenant-general in 1849 and general in 1854.
He was elected Member of Parliament for Petersfield from 1825 to 1826, Hastings from 1826 to 1827, and Carlisle from 1827 to 1831. He was also Chairman of the East India Company (in 1838, 1842 and 1848).
He was awarded Central Bank in 1818 and knighted Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath in 1837 and KGCB in 1838.
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7th United Kingdom Parliament. 8th United Kingdom Parliament. 9th United Kingdom Parliament.
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March 29, 1859 (aged 80) -
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United Kingdom