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Thomas Carleton (MP)
Thomas Carleton General Thomas Carleton (c. 1735 – 2 February 1817) was an Irish-born British Army officer who was promoted to colonel during the American Revolutionary War after relieving the siege of Quebec in 1776. After the war, he was appointed as Li ... (c. 1735 – 1817) was an Irish-born British Army officer and Canadian politician. Thomas Carleton may also refer to: * Thomas Carleton (MP for Morpeth) (fl.1597) * Thomas Carleton (MP for City of London) (fl.1388) See also * Thomas Carlton (other) {{hndis, Carleton, Thomas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Carleton
General Thomas Carleton (c. 1735 – 2 February 1817) was an Irish-born British Army officer who was promoted to colonel during the American Revolutionary War after relieving the siege of Quebec in 1776. After the war, he was appointed as Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, and supervised the resettlement of Loyalists from the United States in the province. He held this position until his death, although he was absent in England for the last fourteen years of his tenure, refusing orders to return in a dispute about seniority. Early life and education Born in Strabane, County Tyrone, in Ulster, Ireland, to Christoper Carleton and his wife Catherine Ball, he was the younger brother of The 1st Baron Dorchester. As part of a military family, Thomas joined the British Army at a young age. Military career In 1753, he was an ensign in the 20th Regiment of Foot and saw action with his regiment during the Seven Years' War. After the conclusion of the Seven Years' War, Thomas Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Carleton (MP For Morpeth)
Thomas Carleton (fl. 1597), of Carleton, Cumbria, was an English politician. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England from the 13th century until 1707 when it was replaced by the Parliament of Great Britain. Parliament evolved from the great council of bishops and peers that advised ... for Morpeth in 1597. There is confusion over whether this MP was Thomas Carleton the father or Thomas Carleton the son. References Year of birth missing Year of death missing People from Cumberland English MPs 1597–1598 {{16thC-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Carleton (MP For City Of London)
Thomas Carleton (fl.1380s), was an Alderman of the City of London and an English Member of Parliament (MP). He was a Member of the Parliament of England for the City of London from 1382. He was an alderman for Cripplegate ward in 1382–3. He was again elected as an alderman, this time for Coleman Street Ward, in March 1388, but did not live to complete his term of office. He is described as a broderer, which probably means he was a member of the Worshipful Company of Broderers The Worshipful Company of Broderers is one of the livery companies of the City of London. Broderers were workers in embroidery; the organization of Broderers existed in at least 1376, and was officially incorporated by a royal charter in 1561. A ... (or its predecessor). References Year of birth missing Year of death missing 14th-century English politicians Politicians from London Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) {{England-pre1707-MP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |