Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon
French general of Irish origin (1670–1733) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon (1670–1733) was a Jacobite soldier from Ireland who served as colonel of Dillon's Regiment in the Irish Brigade in French service. He fought in the Nine Years' War and in the War of the Spanish Succession where he excelled at the Battle of Cremona against Prince Eugene of Savoy.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Arthur Dillon | |
---|---|
Born | 1670 County Roscommon, Ireland |
Died | 5 February 1733 (aged 62–63) Château-vieux de Saint-Germain-en-Laye |
Allegiance |
|
Service/ |
|
Rank | Lieutenant général (French Army) |
Battles/wars | Williamite War in Ireland; Nine Years' War (1688–97); War of the Spanish Succession (1701–14) |
Relations | Theobald, 7th Viscount Dillon (father) |
Close