Colin Campbell (British Army officer, born 1754)
Lieutenant General Colin Campbell (1754–1814) was Lieutenant Governor of Gibraltar.
Colin Campbell | |
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| Born | 1754 |
| Died | 1814 (aged 59 or 60) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1771 - 1814 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | Irish Rebellion Peninsular War |
Military career
Campbell was commissioned into the 71st Regiment of Foot in 1771 and then transferred to the 6th Regiment of Foot in 1783.[1] In 1796 he went to Ireland and two years later fought at the Battle of Vinegar Hill.[1]
In 1810 he was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Gibraltar.[1] During the Peninsular War he insisted on keeping Gibraltar well garrisoned and also regarded Tarifa as within his command and denied it to the French invading force there.[1]
His son Guy Campbell was created a Baronet in his honour in 1815.
References
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sir John Cradock |
Governor of Gibraltar (acting) 1809–1814 |
Succeeded by Sir George Don |
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