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1724 (3rd Sept.) Born in Strabane, Ireland 1758 (2nd June-27th July) Distinguished himself at the siege of Louisbourg 1759 (25th June-18th Sept.) Distinguished himself at siege of Quebec 1762 Wounded at the siege of Havana 1772 Appointed Governor of Quebec 1772 (2nd April-15th July 1790) Appointed Colonel of 47th Foot 1775 (Dec.) Defended Quebec from American attack 1776 Commanded army in attack of New York 1776 (11th Oct.) Fought against Arnold on Lake Champlain 1777 Burgoyne takes command and Carleton resigns his commission 1777 Promoted to Lieutenant-General 1781 Appointed C-in-C in place of Sir Henry Clinton 1783 Returned to England and created 1st Lord Dorchester 1790 (16th July-27th March 1801) Appointed Colonel of 15th Light Dragoons 1802 (14th Aug- 8th Nov. 1808) Appointed Colonel of 4th Dragoons 1808 (10th Nov.) Died in Maidenhead |
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