General James Cholmondeley was British Army officer and politician. He fought at Fontenoy and during the 1745 Rising commanded a brigade at the Battle of Falkirk, where he suffered severe exposure. He retired from politics in 1747 and ceased his active military service in 1750, although he was promoted to general in 1770. His marriage ended in divorce in 1737 and he had no children; he died in 1775 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
