General Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle was a British Army officer best known for his travels through the United States during the American Civil War. Whilst holding the rank of "Captain and Lieutenant Colonel" he spent three months, from 2 April to 16 July 1863, in a tour of North America, travelling through parts of the Confederate and Union territories. Contrary to popular belief, Fremantle was not an official representative of the British government, instead being merely a war tourist.
Arthur Fremantle, English general and politician, Governor of Malta (born 1835)
On September 25, in the year 1901, Arthur Fremantle, English general and politician, Governor of Malta (born 1835). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of September 25, one of 477 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Arthur Lyon Fremantle. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 25, 1901 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 7 May 2026.
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