About William Hargrave
William Hargrave was a British military personnel.
Lieutenant-General William Hargrave (died 21 January 1751) was a British army officer who served as the governor of Gibraltar from 1740 to 1749.
Military career
Hargrave was commissioned into Viscount Charlemonte's Regiment of Foot in 1694. He fought with his regiment in the Low Countries from 1694 to 1696. In 1739 he became Colonel of The Royal Fusiliers His monument is by Roubiliac.
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Who was William Hargrave?
British Army general
When did William Hargrave die?
William Hargrave died on 21 January 1751.
What was William Hargrave's occupation?
William Hargrave was a military personnel.
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William Hargrave was British.
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