General George Warde (24 November 1725 – 11 March 1803) was a British Army officer. The second son of Colonel John Warde of Squerryes CourtinWesterham, and Miss Frances Bristow of Micheldever.[1] He was a close childhood friend of James Wolfe, the Conqueror of Quebec. He became a colonel in the Royal Horse Guards.[2] (2 April 1778 Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Horse). In 1773 he became colonel of the 14th Dragoons,[2] then in 1791 was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Ireland,[2] a post which earned him the rank of general in 1796.[2]
George Warde
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General George Warde
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| Born | 24 November 1725 |
| Died | 11 March 1803 (1803-03-12) (aged 77) |
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| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Ireland |
He died in 1803 and is buried at St Mary AbchurchinLondon.[2]
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| Preceded by | Colonel of the 14th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons 1773–1778 |
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| Preceded by | Colonel of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards 1778–1803 |
Succeeded by Miles Staveley |
| Preceded by | Commander-in-Chief of Ireland 1791–1793 |
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