Eyre Coote (British Army officer, born 1762)
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For his uncle, Lieutenant-General Sir Eyre Coote, see Eyre Coote (East India Company officer).
Eyre Coote (20 May 1762 – 10 December 1823) was an Irish-born British soldier and politician who served as Governor of Jamaica. He attained the rank of general in the British Army and was created a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath before being stripped of his rank and honours in 1816 after conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
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Eyre Coote | |
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Governor of Jamaica | |
In office 1806–1808 | |
Preceded by | Sir George Nugent, 1st Baronet |
Succeeded by | William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester |
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Died | 10 December 1823 (1823-12-11) (aged 61) |
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Children | Catherine, Sarah and Susannah and Eyre Coote. |
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Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | American War of Independence French Revolutionary Wars |
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