About William Cartwright
Lived 1754 – 1827 (aged 72–73). William Cartwright was a British military leader.
General William Cartwright ( 1754 – 9 February 1827) was a senior British Army officer.
Military career Born the son of William Cartwright MP, Cartwright was commissioned as a cornet in the 10th Dragoons in February 1769. He was given command of a brigade of cavalry for overseas service in 1799 and, after promotion to major-general in 1802, was given command of cavalry in the home district. colonel of the 3rd The King's Own Hussars from 1807 to 1821 and colonel of the 1st King's Dragoon Guards from 1821 to his death in 1827.
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
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Cartwright's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Cartwright?
British Army officer (c.1754-1827)
When was William Cartwright born?
William Cartwright was born in 1754.
When did William Cartwright die?
William Cartwright died on 9 February 1827.
What was William Cartwright's occupation?
William Cartwright was a military leader.
What nationality was William Cartwright?
William Cartwright was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Cartwright
· DBpedia: William Cartwright (British Army officer, died 1827)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Cartwright. https://biography.guide/william-cartwright-military-leader/
MLA: "William Cartwright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-cartwright-military-leader/.
Chicago: "William Cartwright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-cartwright-military-leader/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC