Alexander Leslie (British Army officer)
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This article is about the British Army officer. For other people named Alexander Leslie, see Alexander Leslie (disambiguation).
The Honourable Major General Alexander Leslie (1731 – 27 December 1794) was a major general in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was the commander of the British troops at the Battle of Harlem Heights. He replaced Cornwallis as commander in the South in 1782.
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Alexander Leslie | |
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Born | 1731 England |
Died | 27 December 1794 (aged 62–63) Beechwood House, near Edinburgh, Scotland |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1753–1782 |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars | American War of Independence
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