Richard Brewer (soldier)
Richard Brewer was an English army officer of the seventeenth century. In 1688, Brewer took part in the Army Plot against James II during the Glorious Revolution.
Early career
A professional soldier, he served with other British volunteers in the French Army during the 1670s before transferring to the English Army. He may have served with the Tangier Garrison along with many other prominent soldiers of the era.
During the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Brewer endorsed the new regime of William III. He was closely associated with a number of fellow officers who changed sides, abandoning their allegiance to James II.
Irish war
During the
He led it in action at the
Later career
In 1692, Brewer was identified as being part of a group of officers who were reportedly prepared to switch sides and assist a restoration of James II to the throne. Ironically many of these officers were those such as John Lanier and
References
Bibliography
- Childs, John. The Williamite War in Ireland, 1688-1691. Continuum, 2007.
- Cruickshanks, Eveline. The Stuart Court in Exile and the Jacobites. A&C Black, 1995.
- Webb, Stephen. Marlborough's America. Yale University Press, 2013.