- GB-2014-WSA-02447
- Person
- 1822-1874
BAGOT, ALEXANDER, brother of George Talbot Bagot (qv); b. 10 Jun 1822; adm. 26 May 1834 (Benthall's); went to Charterhouse Sch. 1837; Cadet, EICS Bengal 1840; Ensign, N. I., unattached 18 Sep 1840; 15th N. I. 9 Jan 1841; Lieut., 16 Jul 1842; Capt., 23 Jul 1854; Brevet Maj., 24 Jul 1854; Brevet Lieut. -Col., 14 Apr 1862; Lieut. -Col. Commandant, 38th N. I., from 20 Jun 1865; Lieut. -Col., Bengal Staff Corps 18 Sep 1866; Brevet Col., 18 Sep 1871; served in Gwalior campaign 1843, Sutlej campaign 1845-6, Punjab campaign 1848-9; one of the best shots and keenest shikaris of his day in India; m. 28 Oct 1852 Gertrude Letitia, eldest dau. of Brig. -Gen. Robert Dampier Hallifax; d. at Bholan, India, 20 Oct 1874, having been accidentally poisoned by a native cook who used powdered arsenic, instead of baking powder, in preparing the chupatties for breakfast.