Allan Maclean of Torloisk
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Allan Maclean of Torloisk (1725–1798) was a Jacobite who became a British Army general. He was born on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. He is best known for leading the 84th Regiment of Foot (Royal Highland Emigrants) in the Battle of Quebec.
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Born | Allan Maclean 1725[1] |
Died | 18 February 1798(1798-02-18) (aged 72–73)[2] |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | British Army officer |
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Known for | Battle of Quebec (1775) |
Title | Brigadier-General |
Term | 1756–1783 |
Political party | Jacobite |
Children | son out of wedlock |
Parent | Donald Maclean, 5th Laird of Torloisk & Mary (Campbell) Maclean |
Relatives | Francis McLean |
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