About William Barrell
William Barrell was a British military leader.
Lieutenant-General William Barrell (died 9 August 1749) was a British Army officer.
Career Barrell joined the English Army as a captain on 27 March 1698. He served with distinction in the War of the Spanish Succession and was granted brevet rank as a colonel of Foot by the Duke of Marlborough on 1 January 1707. In 1715 he was made colonel of the 15th Regiment of Foot, On 25 August 1730 he was removed to the 22nd Regiment of Foot, and lieutenant-general in 1739; he also held the post of Governor of Pendennis Castle.
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Who was William Barrell?
British general
When did William Barrell die?
William Barrell died on 9 August 1749.
What was William Barrell's occupation?
William Barrell was a military leader.
What nationality was William Barrell?
William Barrell was British.
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