Howard Douglas
General Sir Howard Douglas, 3rd Baronet, GCB, GCMG, FRS (23 January 1776 – 9 November 1861) was a British military officer born in Gosport, England, the younger son of Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, and a descendant of the Earls of Morton. He was a British general and colonial administrator.
Read more about Howard Douglas: Early Life, Early Career, Early Writings and Promotion To Major-General, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, Later Career in Europe, Family Life
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