John Prideaux (British Army officer)
John Prideaux (1718–1759) was a brigadier-general in the British Army.
He was born 1718 in Devon, England the second son of Sir John Prideaux, 6th Baronet, of Netherton Hall, near Honiton (see Prideaux Baronets). On 17 July 1739 he was appointed ensign of the 3rd Foot-Guards; he was adjutant of his battalion at the Battle of Dettingen (27 July 1743) and become lieutenant colonel of his regiment on 24 February 1748.
Seven Years War
Further information: Great Britain in the Seven Years War
On 20 October 1758 he was appointed colonel of the 55th Regiment of Foot. During the French and Indian War he was given command of the British force at the Battle of Fort Niagara. On 19 July 1759 he was killed by being struck in the head with a shell fragment.
References
"Prideaux, John (1718-1759)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
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| Preceded by The Viscount Howe |
Colonel of the 55th Regiment of Foot 1758–1759 |
Succeeded by James Adolphus Oughton |
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