George Vaughan Hart
General George Vaughan Hart (1752 – 14 June 1832) was a British Army officer and politician.
He served with the 46th Regiment of Foot during the American War of Independence. He moved to India, where he took part in the battles of Seringapatam and Bangalore. From 1812 to 1831 he served as member of parliament for County Donegal.
He was later Governor of Londonderry and Culmore Fort.
References
Stephen, Leslie; Lee, Sidney, eds. (1890). "Hart, George Vaughan". Dictionary of National Biography. 24. London: Smith, Elder & Co. - United Services Magazine
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by George Vaughan Hart
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir James Stewart Henry Conyngham Montgomery |
Member of Parliament for County Donegal 1812–1831 With: Sir James Stewart 1812–1818 Henry, Earl of Mount Charles 1818–1825 Francis, Earl of Mount Charles 1825–1831 |
Succeeded by Sir Edmund Hayes Edward Conolly |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Suffolk |
Governor of Londonderry 1820–1832 |
Succeeded by Sir John Byng |
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