Charles Wale (16 August 1765 – 20 March 1845) was an English General and the last British governor of Martinique between about 1812 and 1815 He became Colonel of the 33rd (The Duke of Wellington's) Regiment of Foot on 25 February 1831 and was given the governorship in recognition of his capture Guadeloupe from the French. He was later knighted for his service.
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