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British Army officer (1748–1821) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
General Francis Edward Gwyn (1748 – 1821) was a senior British Army officer.
Francis Edward Gwyn | |
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Born | 1748 |
Died | 1821 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | American War of Independence |
Gwyn was commissioned as an ensign in the 17th Dragoons in February 1760.[1] He served in the American War of Independence under Sir William Howe, Sir Henry Clinton and Lord Cornwallis.[1] He was Governor of Sheerness from 1812 until his death in 1821[1] and also served as colonel of the 1st King's Dragoon Guards from 1820 until his death in 1821.[2]
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