Ainslie, George Robert, 1776-1839

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Dates:
Birth 1776
Death 1839

Biographical notes:

General George Robert Ainslie (1730?-1804) joined the Horse Grenadier Guards in 1755, before transferring to the 15th Light Dragoons. He was aide-de-camp to George III, lieutenant-colonel (1770), major-general (1782), Governor of Ostend, and Lieutenant Governor of the Scilly Isles (1783).

From the guide to the General George Ainslie: Documents on his Life and Career, c.1755-1895, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)

Epithet: General; Governor of Dominica

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Epithet: Merchant at Bordeaux

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Epithet: Colonel; Aide-de-camp to George III

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Subjects:

  • Army
  • Engraving
  • Military operations
  • Portrait miniatures
  • Portraits

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Places:

  • Hamilton, Lanarkshire (as recorded)
  • Silesia History 18th century (as recorded)
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire (as recorded)
  • Poland History 18th century (as recorded)
  • Montrose, Scotland (as recorded)
  • Ceylon, Asia (as recorded)
  • Ireland, Europe (as recorded)
  • Romania History 18th century (as recorded)
  • Weymouth, Dorset (as recorded)
  • Louisiana, U.S.A. (as recorded)

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