William Draper (British Army officer)
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Lieutenant General Sir William Draper KB (1721 – 8 January 1787), was a British Army officer and cricketeer who led the expedition which captured Manila in 1762 and was involved in the unsuccessful defence of Menorca in 1782. He was also involved in a key 1774 meeting which agreed on an early set of cricket rules including the leg before wicket rule.
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Sir William Draper | |
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Born | 1721 |
Died | 8 January 1787(1787-01-08) (aged 65–66) England |
Resting place | Bath Abbey |
Education | King's College, Cambridge[1] |
Spouse(s) | Caroline Beauclerk[2] Susanna De Lancey[1] |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1744–1787 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | 79th Regiment of Foot |
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