Ralph Abercromby
Politician
1734 – 1801
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Who was Ralph Abercromby?
Sir Ralph Abercromby KB was a Scottish soldier and politician. He rose to the rank of lieutenant-general in the British Army, was noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars, and served as Commander-in-Chief, Ireland.
He twice served as MP for Clackmannanshire, and was appointed Governor of Trinidad.
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- Born
- Oct 7, 1734
Menstrie - Parents
- Children
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Profession
- Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Rugby School
- University of Göttingen
- Employment
- Cornetcy, 3rd Dragoon Guards
(1756/03/23 - 1760/02/19) - Lieutenant, 3rd Dragoon Guards
(1760/02/19 - 1762/04/24) - Captain, 3rd Horse (Carabineers)
(1762/04/24 - 1770/06/06) - Major, 3rd Horse (Carabineers)
(1770/06/06 - 1773/05/19) - Lieutenant Colonel, 3rd Horse (Carabineers)
(1773/05/19 - 1776) - Colonel, 103rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Bombay Fusiliers)
(1776 - 1783) - Major General, 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot
(1790 - 1792/04/26) - Major General, 6th Regiment of Foot
(1792/04/26 - 1795/11/05) - Major General, 7th Dragoon Guards
(1795/11/05 - 1796/11/02) - Major General
(1796/11/02 - )
- Cornetcy, 3rd Dragoon Guards
- Died
- Mar 28, 1801
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on July 23, 2013
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