Field Marshal Sir John Colborne
1st Lord Seaton GCB GCNG GCH

Lord Seaton had a long and busy army career, notably as a light infantry soldier. While he was Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada he worked hard to encourage immigration from Britain and instigated much road and bridge building. He founded a college and acted as military commander in the 1837 rebellion. 1778 16th Feb. Born 1794 Entered army as ensign in 20th Foot 1799 Helder expedition 1801 Fought in Egypt campaign 1806 July. Distinguished himself at the battle of Maida 1808 Sir John Moore promotes him to major and appoints him as his military secretary 1808 Corunna 1809 Returns to Peninsula as Lieutenant-Colonel 1810 Appointed Commanding Officer 66th Foot 1811 May. Commanded a brigade at Albuera 1812 Commanding Officer of 52nd Foot 1812 Led regiment at Ciudad Rodrigo. Wounded. 1813 -1814 Commanded Light Division at Nivelle, Orthes and Toulouse 1814 ADC to Prince Regent 1815 Led 52nd at Waterloo 1825 Major-General 1826 Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey 1828 Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada 1836 Created Lord Seaton 1843 - 1849 High Commissioner to Ionian Islands 1854 General 1855 - 1860 Commander-in-Chief Ireland 1863 17th April. Died in Torquay

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