Thomas Dundas
British Army officer and Governor of Guadeloupe
About Thomas Dundas
Lived 1750 – 1794 (aged 43). Thomas Dundas was a British military personnel and politician.
Major-General Thomas Dundas (30 June 1750 – 3 June 1794) was a British Army officer, politician and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Guadeloupe. He held a seat in the British House of Commons between 1771 and 1790.
Life Born the son of Thomas Dundas of Fingask, Dundas was educated at Edinburgh High School and entered the British Army in 1766, rising to Major of the 65th Foot. He was elected Member of Parliament for the Stewartry of Orkney & Shetland in 1771 retaining the seat until 1780.
As Lieutenant Colonel of the 80th Foot he saw action in the American Revolutionary War, This was erected in 1805 and was sculpted by John Bacon.
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Who was Thomas Dundas?
British Army officer and Governor of Guadeloupe (1750-1794)
When was Thomas Dundas born?
Thomas Dundas was born on 30 June 1750 in Scotland.
When did Thomas Dundas die?
Thomas Dundas died on 3 June 1794 in Basse-Terre.
What was Thomas Dundas's occupation?
Thomas Dundas was a military personnel and politician.
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Thomas Dundas was British.
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