John Brodrick
John Brodrick | |
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| Born | 3 November 1765 Reading |
| Died | 9 October 1842 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | Governor of Martinique |
| Battles/wars | |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Graham |
| Relations | George Brodrick, 3rd Viscount Midleton (father) |
General the Hon. John Brodrick (3 November 1765 – 9 October 1842) was a British Army general and
Governor of Martinique.[1]
He was born in Reading, the youngest son of George Brodrick, 3rd Viscount Midleton and his wife Albinia Townshend. His elder brothers included George Brodrick, 4th Viscount Midleton and Charles Brodrick, Archbishop of Cashel.
He joined the army as an
Governor of Martinique
during a period of British occupation. He was promoted full general on 22 July 1830.
He died in 1842 and was buried at Reading. He had married Anne Graham, the daughter of Robert Graham of Fintry, Kent. They had one son, John Robert, and three daughters.