John Campbell, of Strachur: Great Britain, General officer, Siege of Pensacola, Commander-in-chief, Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester - Tapa blanda

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. General John Campbell, of Strachur (1727 - 28 August 1806) was a Scottish soldier and minor nobleman, who commanded the British forces at the Battle of Pensacola, and succeeded Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester as Commander-in-Chief in North America in 1783.He inherited the title (17th of Strachur) upon the death of his father Admiral John Campbell (16th of Strachur) and was a direct descendant of a branch of Clan Campbell, (see Campbells of Strachur). John Campbell (17th of Strachur) was appointed lieutenant in John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun''s Highlanders in June 1745.