James Simpson (1792-1868) British soldier; Chief of Staff in the Crimea in 1854 during the Crimean (Russo-Turkish War of 1853-1856). Appointed Commander of the British forces in succession to Lord Raglan, 1 July 1855. Created General after capture of Sebastopol 11 September 1855. Wood engraving after photograph by Roger Fenton.

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James Simpson (1792-1868) British soldier; Chief of Staff in the Crimea in 1854 during the Crimean (Russo-Turkish War of 1853-1856). Appointed Commander of the British forces in succession to Lord Raglan, 1 July 1855. Created General after capture of Sebastopol 11 September 1855. Wood engraving after photograph by Roger Fenton.

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