Rottenburg Baron De
Entered the army, and in 1795 promoted major of
Hussars; in 1797 lieutenant-colonel of the 60th Foot; and colonel in
1805. Served during the Rebellion in Ireland in 1798; present at the
capture of Surinam in 1799; promoted brigadier-general, 1808; took part
in the Walcheren expedition, 1809; in 1810 ordered to Canada, and
commanded the garrison at Quebec; promoted major-general. In command of
the Montreal district during the War of 1812; and in 1813
commander-in-chief of the forces in Upper Canada. Promoted
lieutenant-general in 1819, after his return to England. Died in 1832.