91st Regiment of Foot (1759)
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For other units with the same regimental number, see 91st Regiment of Foot (disambiguation).
| 91st Regiment of Foot | |
|---|---|
| Active | 12 December 1759–1763 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Great Britain (1756–1800) |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Line infantry |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lt-Gen. Cadwallader Blayney, 9th Baron Blayney |
Military unit
The 91st Regiment of Foot had a brief existence as a British Army infantry regiment between 1759 and 1763. It was raised in
3rd Regiment of Foot, then stationed in Menorca.[1] The Regimental Colonel throughout its life was Lt-Gen. Cadwallader Blayney, 9th Baron Blayney who had fought at the Battle of Minden in August 1759.[2]
References
- ^ "91st Regiment of Foot". regiments.org. Archived from the original on 26 October 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
- ^ "Kelly, Eleanor King". Ed Pope History. Retrieved 17 April 2017.