Eglinton, Archibald Montgomerie, 11th Earl of
- Biography
- Army officer and politician. Educated Scottish grammar schools, Eton, Winchester College and Geneva. Joined the army 1743, major by 1751. Made lieutenant-colonel-commandant 1757. Raised a new regiment, the 77th foot, 1757. Regiment formed the main part of the expeditionary force commanded against the Cherokees 1760. Regiment disbanded 1764. MP for Ayrshire 1761-8. Governor of Dumbarton Castle 1764. Scottish representative peer 1774. Colonel of the 51st foot 1767. General 1793. Governor of Edinburgh Castle 1782. Died 30 Oct 1796.
- Biography Date
- 1726-1796
- Biography References
- LOC; DNB;
Book List
1 Item Ordered by Owner, A to Z
| Owner (other form of name) | Book Title | Author | Publication Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomerie, Archibald, 11th Earl of Eglinton | Memorialls for the government of the Royall-Burghs in Scotland: With some overtures laid before the nobility and gentry of the... | Skene, A. | Aberdeen | 1685 |