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     • Named after James Brudenell, a British army major and the seventh Earl of Cardigan, who led the troops during the 1856 Crimean War, the cardigan was reportedly a sleeved take on the knitted waistcoats the soldiers wore under their uniforms: legend has it that Brudenell asked for a waistcoat with sleeves after the tails of his overcoat got burnt on a hearth of a fire.
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   Where did the name Cardigan come from?

   • “The accepted lore and history of the name ‘cardigan’ is that it comes from the Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell, during the Crimean War where his Light Brigade was dressed in a close-fitting, knitted jacket,” fashion historian Abby Cox told HuffPost.

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   Who was Lord Cardigan?

   • Indeed, the seventh Earl of Cardigan, aka Lord Cardigan, lived from 1797 to 1868 and was an officer in the British Army during the Crimean War of the 1850s. He led the famous Charge of the Light Brigade against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava in 1854.

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   Why is a Cardigan called a Brudenell?

   • The cardigan is named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell. Lord Cardigan led the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War and was known for wearing a short, woolen sleeveless waistcoat trimmed in fur to stay warm during the failed military campaign. After the war,

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   What did Lord Cardigan wear during the Crimean War?

   • Lord Cardigan led the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War and was known for wearing a short, woolen sleeveless waistcoat trimmed in fur to stay warm during the failed military campaign. After the war, the knitwear item became popular outside the military and as a result, cardigan sweaters were widely produced for men.

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   Why did Lord Cardigan wear a sleeveless waistcoat?

   • Lord Cardigan, famous for leading the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, was known for wearing a short, woolen sleeveless waistcoat to keep warm during the failed offensive in the 1800s. It is thought to have been trimmed in fur.

   A brief history of the cardigan, from Coco Chanel to Taylor Swift - RTÉ

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   What does a cardigan look like?

   • A cardigan is a knitted sweater with a buttoned or zipped front, with a V or round neck, with or without a collar. The cardigan takes its name from the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) whose unfortunate claim to fame (other than the garment) is that he led the 1854 Charge of the Light Brigade.

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   Aug 24, 2021 · Lord Cardigan, famous for leading the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, was known for wearing a short, woolen sleeveless waistcoat to keep warm during the failed offensive in the 1800s.

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   The cardigan takes its name from the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) whose unfortunate claim to fame (other than the garment) is that he led the 1854 Charge of the Light Brigade.

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   Apr 30, 2023 · “The accepted lore and history of the name ‘cardigan’ is that it comes from the Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell, during the Crimean War where his Light Brigade was dressed in a...

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   Lieutenant General Brudenell, otherwise known as the Seventh Earl of Cardigan (you see where this is going), led the famous Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War in 1854. He was wealthy, stylish and notoriously arrogant.

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   Mar 20, 2024 · Named after James Brudenell, a British army major and the seventh Earl of Cardigan, who led the troops during the 1856 Crimean War, the cardigan was reportedly a sleeved take on the knitted waistcoats the soldiers wore under their uniforms: legend has it that Brudenell asked for a waistcoat with sleeves after the tails of his overcoat got burnt ...

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   Dec 3, 2023 · The cardigan is named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell. Lord Cardigan led the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War and was known for wearing a short, woolen sleeveless waistcoat trimmed in fur to stay warm during the failed military campaign.

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   Jul 27, 2020 · Lord Cardigan, famous for leading the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, was known for wearing a short, woolen sleeveless waistcoat to keep warm during the failed offensive in...