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James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797 - 1868), British military leader and politician, pictured c.1865. Cardigan is renowned as the leader of the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War of 1854-6
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This photograph captures James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797-1868), a British military leader and politician, in his later years, around 1865. Earl Cardigan is most famously known for his role in the Crimean War of 1854-6, leading the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava. This ill-fated military action took place on October 25, 1854, when Lord Cardigan ordered his light cavalry to charge an enemy artillery battery, despite being outnumbered and outgunned. The charge resulted in significant casualties and was widely criticized, earning the phrase "The Charge of the Light Brigade" a place in history as a symbol of military blunder and heroism. Born into the aristocracy, Cardigan entered the British Army at a young age and rose through the ranks, serving in various campaigns. His military career, however, would be forever defined by the events at Balaclava. After the war, he continued to serve in the military and held various political offices. This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a complex figure, whose military prowess and leadership abilities were both celebrated and questioned throughout his career.
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