Richard Downes Jackson
Canadian politician / 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 Richard Downes Jackson?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Lieutenant-General Sir Richard Downes Jackson KCB (1777 – 9 June 1845), born at Petersfield in the English county of Hampshire, was an officer in the British Army and subsequently colonial Administrator. Following service during the Napoleonic Wars, he was appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in British North America. During that time, he also served for a few months as the Administrator of the government of the Province of Canada. He died in Canada in 1845 and is buried there.
Quick Facts Sir Richard Downes Jackson KCB, Born ...
Sir Richard Downes Jackson | |
---|---|
Born | 1777 Petersfield, Hampshire |
Died | 9 June 1845 |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1794–1845 |
Rank | Lieutenant-general |
Unit | Coldstream Guards |
Commands held | Northern District North America |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Army Gold Medal |
Close