Michael Lally
Irish general
About Michael Lally
Lived 1714 – 1773 (aged 58–59).
Michael Lally (1 July 1714 – 1773) was an Irish soldier.
Lally was a member of the senior line of the Ó Maolalaidh of Máenmag but who had been resident at Tullaghnadaly, Tuam, since the 15th century.
He was a descendant of Seán Ó Maolalaidh (fl. 1419–1480), Chief of the Name, and was a cousin to Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally, baron de Tollendal (1702–1766). His parents were Michael Lally and Helen O'Carroll, he was born in Glasgow, Scotland.
On emigrating to France, Lally joined Dillon's regiment. In 1745, after ten years service, he was made captain in the regiment named after his uncle, Gerard Lally. He fought at the Battle of Fontenoy, after which he was promoted to colonel, and later again to that of brigadier-general. He was the constant companion of Count Lally during the many vicissitudes of a strenuous campaign in India. He returned in 1762 and died at Rouen in 1773.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Michael Lally's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Michael Lally's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Lally?
Irish general
When was Michael Lally born?
Michael Lally was born on 1 July 1714.
When did Michael Lally die?
Michael Lally died in 1773.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Lally (brigadier-general)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Lally. https://biography.guide/michael-lally/
MLA: "Michael Lally." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-lally/.
Chicago: "Michael Lally." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-lally/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:26 UTC