Charles Grant

Charles Grant was born on 12 July 1838 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Arthur Grant.
In 1855, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as an ensign. In 1857, he made Lieutenant. In 1862, he made Captain. 
In 1865, he had a son: Philip Grant. 
In 1866, he made Major. In 1872, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded First Battalion until 1876. In 1878, he was made Colonel of the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment. In 1882, he was promoted to Brigadier-General and therefore retired the position in the regiment. In 1889, he made Major General. In 1895, he made Lieutenant General. In 1902, he made General. In 1907, he made Field Marshal. He retired in 1908.
In 1916, he died of old age in Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom.