Henry Hamilton (governor)
Henry Hamilton (c. 1734 – 29 September 1796) was an Irish-born soldier and official of the British Empire. He was captured during the American War of Independence while serving as the Lieutenant Governor at the British post of Fort Detroit.
Read more about Henry Hamilton (governor): Early Career, American War of Independence, Later Career
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