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John Smith

British army general (1754-1837)

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About John Smith

General Sir John Smith was a British Army officer. In his early career as a Royal Artillery officer he fought in the American War of Independence, being twice captured and imprisoned by the Americans. In his later career Smith was involved in expanding the British Empire in the West Indies by protecting its trade routes, helped keep control of the islands of Gibraltar and Madeira and commanded various artillery regiments.

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Occupation: military personnel
Position held: Governor of Gibraltar
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: February 22, 1754
Died

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July 2, 1837

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