Major-General Thomas Twisleton, 13th Baron Saye and Sele ( – 1 July 1788) was a

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officer who served in the

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and

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Military career

Twisleton was the son of John Twistleton (died 1763) of Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire, and his wife Anne Gardner. He purchased a commission in the

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in 1754, becoming a captain in 1758. Twisleton fought in the West German Campaign during the

, and was present at the

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in 1762. He saw further active service in the

and was promoted to

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in 1777. In 1780, he oversaw the defence of the

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during the

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and was responsible for helping to restore order in

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. In 1781 Twisleton successfully established his claim to the Saye and Sele Barony, and assumed his seat in the

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on 29 June that year. As Lord Saye and Sele, he became colonel of the

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in 1782 and served in that position until his early death in 1788. He was promoted to major general in 1782.

Family

Twisleton married in 1767 Elizabeth Turner, eldest daughter of

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and his wife Cassandra Leigh. Their children were: * Gregory William *

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*Julia Judith (died 1843), who married in 1786 James Henry Leigh MP. *Mary Cassandra (died 1843), married firstly Edward Jervis Ricketts, and after that marriage was dissolved, Richard Charles Head Graves, son of Richard Graves.

References

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