Edward Fitzpatrick (died 1696)
Brigadier-General Edward Fitzpatrick (died 10 November 1696) was an English Army officer who became colonel of the Ordnance Regiment.
Edward Fitzpatrick | |
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Died | 10 November 1696 At sea |
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Rank | Brigadier-General |
Battles/wars | Williamite War in Ireland |
Military career
Born the son of Andrew Fitzpatrick of Castlefleming and Ellice (daughter of Richard Butler, 3rd Viscount Mountgarret), Fitzpatrick was given command of a regiment under King William III and saw action during the Williamite War in Ireland.[1] He became colonel of the Ordnance Regiment on 1 August 1692.[1] Promoted to brigadier-general on 24 October 1694, he died when travelling by sea on the Holyhead Packet Ship to Ireland on 10 November 1696.[2]
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References
- Carrigan, p. 107
- Dalton, p. 510
Sources
- Carrigan, William (1905). The History and Antiquities of the Diocese of Ossory. Sealy, Bryers & Walker.
- D'Alton, John (1689). King James's Irish Army List. John D'Alton.
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Preceded by The Earl of Orkney |
Colonel of The Ordnance Regiment 1692–1696 |
Succeeded by Lord Tyrawley |
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