Matthew Sharpe

General Matthew Sharpe (1773 – 12 February 1845 ) was a Scottish politician and British Army officer.

He was the eldest son of Charles Sharpe of Hoddam Castle, Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire and Eleanor née Renton of Lamberton. Having served in campaigns in Flanders and Holland, the 28th Light Dragoons were disbanded in 1802, and Sharpe was placed on half pay. In 1809, he was promoted to the rank of major general, and in 1825, to lieutenant general. Following his retirement, he was awarded the brevet rank of general in 1841.

Parliamentary career Following the passing of the Great Reform Act, Sharpe was elected to the House of Commons as Member of Parliament (MP) for Dumfries Burghs at the 1832 general election. He was described as "a Whig of extremely liberal politics".

Death Sharpe died at his residence in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire on 2 July 1845. He was buried in the graveyard of Hoddom Parish Church.