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Charles Cathcart, 9th Lord Cathcart
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Lieutenant-General Charles Schaw Cathcart, 9th Lord Cathcart, KT (21 March 1721 – 14 August 1776) was a British soldier and diplomat. He was also chief of the Clan Cathcart.
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Charles Cathcart, 9th Lord Cathcart | |
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![]() Lord Cathcart by Joshua Reynolds (1753–55) Manchester Art Gallery | |
Ambassador from Great Britain to Russia | |
In office February 1768 – 1772 | |
Preceded by | George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney |
Succeeded by | Sir Robert Gunning, 1st Baronet |
Personal details | |
Born | 21 March 1721 |
Died | 14 August 1776 (aged 55) |
Citizenship | British |
Nationality | Scottish |
Spouse | Jane Hamilton |
Occupation | Diplomat, soldier |
Nickname | Patch Cathcart |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Branch/service | British Army |
Battles/wars | War of the Austrian Succession |
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