Robert Prescott | |
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 Robert Prescott, as depicted in a 1776 portrait by John Bogle[1] | |
| Governor of Martinique | |
| In office 1794 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | office created |
| Succeeded by | John Vaughan |
| Governor General of the Canadas | |
| In office 1796–1807 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Guy Carleton |
| Succeeded by | James Henry Craig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1726 Lancashire, England |
| Died | 21 December 1815 Rose Green, West Sussex, England |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | |
General Robert Prescott (c. 1726 – 21 December 1815) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator. During a military career which spanned over fifty years, he participated in the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence, including key engagements such as the Montreal campaign. Prescott subsequently became the Governor of Martinique and then, in 1796, Governor General of the Canadas and Commander-in-Chief, North America. He was recalled to England in 1799 after conflict with the Catholic Church and disputes with Anglo-Canadian elites over land distribution. Prescott continued to hold his position until 1807, with his lieutenant governors acting in his absence. He died in 1815 after unsuccessful attempts to clear his name.[2]
- ^ "Robert Prescott". National Portrait Gallery, London. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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