Edward Charles Close
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 159 years ago |
| Date of birth | March 12,1790 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Rangamati |
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| Date of died | May 7,1866 |
| Died | Morpeth |
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| Resting place | Morpeth |
| Battles and wars | Peninsular War |
| Unit | 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot |
| Children | Edward Close Jr. |
| Books | The Diary of E. C. Close |
| Job | Soldier |
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| ID | 1937905 |
Edward Charles Close Life story
Soldier; pioneer settler; magistrate. Built a fort near the signal station in Newcastle Harbour and erected an iron beacon in which a large coal fire was lit each night at sunset. This light functioned until 1857, when it was replaced by the Nobby's Head lighthouse.
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