Sir Archibald Maclaine
Peerage person ID=696031
About Sir Archibald Maclaine
Lived 1777 – 1861 (aged 83–84).
Archibald McLaine (13 January 1777, Isle of Mull – 9 March 1861, London) was a Scottish soldier who served in the British Army.
Early in his military career he was a Captain in the 94th Regiment of Foot. During the Siege of Cádiz he led a detachment of 155 men who held back Marshal Soult with a force of 8,000 men. Maclaine was knighted for this exploit and promoted to Major. After serving in the 87th Regiment of Foot, he joined the 7th West India Regiment with the rank of lieutenant-Colonel.
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Who was Sir Archibald Maclaine?
Peerage person ID=696031
When was Sir Archibald Maclaine born?
Sir Archibald Maclaine was born in 1777.
When did Sir Archibald Maclaine die?
Sir Archibald Maclaine died in 1861.
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