Sir William Houstoun, 1st Baronet
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Sir William Houstoun, 1st Baronet KCB (10 August 1766-8 April 1842), was a General in the British Army who served as acting Governor of Gibraltar from 1831 to 1835. His earlier service included a tour in India as commander of the 20th Regiment of Foot (East Devonshire Fusiliers). In 1836 he was created a Baronet.
[edit] References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
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| Preceded by George Don (acting) |
Governor of Gibraltar (acting) 1831–1835 |
Succeeded by Sir Alexander George Woodford |
| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by New creation |
Baronet 1836–1842 |
Succeeded by George Houstoun-Boswall |
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