Henry Bouquet
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Henry Bouquet[2] (born Henri Louis Bouquet;[1] 1719 – 2 September 1765) was a Swiss mercenary who rose to prominence in British service during the French and Indian War and Pontiac's War. He is best known for his victory over a Native American force at the Battle of Bushy Run, lifting the siege of Fort Pitt during Pontiac's War. During the conflict Bouquet gained lasting infamy in an exchange of letters with his commanding officer, Jeffery Amherst, who suggested a form of biological warfare in the use of blankets infected with smallpox which were to be distributed to Native Americans.[3] Despite this indictment historians have praised Bouquet for leading British forces in several demanding campaigns on the Western Frontier in which they "protected and rescued" settlers from increasingly frequent attacks.[4]
Henry Bouquet | |
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Birth name | Henri Louis Bouquet |
Born | 1719 Rolle, Switzerland |
Died | 2 September 1765 (aged 45–46) Pensacola, West Florida |
Allegiance | Dutch Republic (1736–1739, 1748–1755) Kingdom of Sardinia (1739–1748) Great Britain (1756–1765)[1] |
Years of service | 1736–1765 |
Rank | Brigadier general (British Army) |
Unit | 60th Regiment of Foot |
Commands held | Fort Pitt |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War |