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John Nicholson Military person

Brigadier-General John Nicholson (11 December 1822 – 23 September 1857) was a Victorian era military officer known for his role in British India. A charismatic and authoritarian figure, Nicholson created a legend for himself as a political officer under Henry Lawrence in the frontier provinces of the British Empire in India. He was instrumental in the settlement of the North-West Frontier and played a noted part in the Indian Mutiny.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 11, 1822
Birth place	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , Lisburn
Date of death	September 23, 1857
Place of death	Delhi , Presidencies and provinces of British India

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