About Alexander Stewart
Lived 1739 – 1794 (aged 54–55). Alexander Stewart was a British politician.
Major-General Alexander Stewart (c. 1739 – 16 December 1794 ) was a Scottish officer in the British Army and a politician.
Military career Born the second son of John Stewart MP (died 1769) of Castle Stewart, and brother of William Stewart MP, Stewart was commissioned as an ensign in the 37th Regiment of Foot on 8 April 1755. He commanded a field force at Orangeburg and fought at the Battle of Eutaw Springs during the American Revolutionary War. He served in the Duke of York's army during the Flanders Campaign,
He was the member of parliament (MP) for Kirkcudbright Stewartry from 1786 to 1794.
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Who was Alexander Stewart?
Scottish officer in the British Army and politician
When was Alexander Stewart born?
Alexander Stewart was born in 1739 in Wigtownshire.
When did Alexander Stewart die?
Alexander Stewart died on 16 December 1794.
What was Alexander Stewart's occupation?
Alexander Stewart was a politician.
What nationality was Alexander Stewart?
Alexander Stewart was British.
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