Henry Riddell
British Army general
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General Henry James Riddell KH (died 8 March 1861) was a British Army officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Scotland.
Henry Riddell | |
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Henry Riddell | |
| Died | 8 March 1861 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  British Army |
Rank | General |
| Commands | Commander-in-Chief, Scotland |
Conflicts | Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Military career
Riddell was commissioned in 1798 and took part in the Battle of Copenhagen in August 1807 during the Napoleonic Wars.[1] He became a major in 50th Regiment of Foot on 12 December 1807 and transferred to the 79th Regiment of Foot on 21 April 1808.[2] He became permanent assistant at the Quartermaster General's Department on 4 January 1810 and then went to Spain as Assistant Quartermaster General on the staff in November 1810.[2] He was present at the crossing of the River Bidasoa in 1813.[1]
Riddell served as Commander-in-Chief, Scotland and also as Governor of Edinburgh Castle from 1847[3] to 1852.[1] He was also colonel of the 6th Regiment of Foot.[4]
Riddell is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard in central Edinburgh.[5]