William Steuart (British Army officer)
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For other people with the name William Steuart, see William Steuart (disambiguation). For people with the name William Stewart, see William Stewart (disambiguation).
General Sir William Stewart (1643 ā 4 June 1726), was a Scottish-born soldier, Commander-in-chief of Queen Anne's Forces in Ireland, Member of Parliament for County Waterford and a Privy Councillor. He was a benefactor of Hanover Square, London, donating the land and laying the first stone of St George's, Hanover Square.
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William Stewart | |
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Born | 1643 Scotland |
Died | 4 June 1726 (aged 82ā83) Hanover Square, London, Middlesex, England |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Queen Anne's Forces in Ireland |
Battles/wars | Williamite War in Ireland |
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