Sir Francis Clerke, 7th Baronet
Sir Francis Carr Clerke, 7th Baronet (24 October 1748 – 15 October 1777) was a British Army officer who was killed at the Battles of Saratoga.
Sir Francis Clerke, 7th Baronet | |
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| Born | 24 October 1748 |
| Died | 15 October 1777 (aged 28) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Army officer |
Life
Francis Carr Clerke was born in London, England on 24 October 1748. He was educated at the Abingdon School in Abingdon-on-Thames. On 12 February 1769, after his father Francis died, Clerke succeeded to his baronetcy. Beginning in August 1769, he studied belles-lettres at Göttingen University.[1] After studying at the Inner Temple, Clerke enlisted in the British Army as a lieutenant in the 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards. During the American War of Independence, he served as an aide-de-camp to General John Burgoyne.[2] Clerke was killed in action on 15 October 1777 during the Saratoga campaign, when he was reportedly shot by Timothy Murphy, a soldier in the Morgan's Riflemen unit.
See also
References
- Heerde, Hans-Joachim (2006). Das Publikum der Physik: Lichtenbergs Hörer. Wallstein Verlag. ISBN 978-3-8353-0015-6.
- Richardson, William H. (1905). List of Some Distinguished Persons Educated at Abingdon School 1563-1855. Hughes Market Place. p. 6.