George Warde
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| George Warde | |
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 General George Warde |
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| Born | 24 November 1725 |
| Died | 11 March 1803 |
| Buried at | St Mary Abchurch, London |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Ireland |
General George Warde (24 November 1725 – 11 March 1803) was a British Army officer.
[edit] Military career
Born the second son of John Warde of Squerryes Court in Westerham, Warde became a Colonel in the Royal Horse Guards.[1] In 1773 he moved on becoming became Colonel of the 14th Dragoons.[1] Then in 1791 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Ireland[1] a post which earned him the rank of General in 1796.[1]
Having retired to Clyne Castle overlooking Swansea Bay in 1799,[2] he died in 1803 and is buried at St Mary Abchurch in London.[1]
[edit] References
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by William Pitt |
Commander-in-Chief of Ireland 1791 – 1793 |
Succeeded by Lord Rossmore |
