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Patrick Stuart (British Army officer, born 1777)
British Army officer (1777–1855)
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General Sir Patrick Stuart, GCMG (10 June 1777 – 7 February 1855) was a British Army officer who served as Governor of Malta between 1843 and 1847.
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William Stuart (brother)
United KingdomSir Patrick Stuart | |
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| Born | 10 June 1777 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Died | 7 February 1855 (aged 77) Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland |
| Relatives | Robert Stuart, 11th Lord Blantyre (twin brother) William Stuart (brother) |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch |  British Army |
Rank | General |
Conflicts | Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George |
Military career
Stuart, the second son of the 10th Lord Blantyre, was commissioned into the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards in 1794.[1] He became a inspecting field officer of the militia in the Ionian Islands in 1816.[1] He went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Scotland in 1830 (and from 1836, Governor of Edinburgh Castle)[2] and Governor of Malta in 1843 before retiring in 1847.[1]
He served as the Colonel of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot from 1843 until his death[3] and was promoted to full general in 1851.[1]
He married Catherine Rodney, a granddaughter of Admiral Lord Rodney.[1]
He died at his home, Eaglescairnie House, near Haddington in East Lothian, on 7 February 1855.[1] His will is in the National Archives.[4]