William Stewart (British Army officer, born 1774)
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For the Lieutenant-Colonel of the Guards who fought at Waterloo, see William Stuart (1778–1837).
Lieutenant-General Sir William Stewart, GCB (10 January 1774 – 7 January 1827) was a British military officer who was the first Commanding Officer of the Rifle Corps, a Division Commander in the Peninsular War and a Scottish Member of Parliament (MP) in the British Parliament.
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Sir William Stewart | |
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Born | 10 January 1774 |
Died | 7 January 1827 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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