John Carnac
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This article is about the Commander-in-Chief of India. For Admiral John Rivett-Carnac, the Australian explorer, see John Rivett-Carnac.
Brigadier-General John Carnac (c. 1716 – 29 November 1800) was a British officer who served three times as Commander-in-Chief of India. The son of Capt. Peter Carnac (1665–1756), and Andrienne, née Lelonte (d. c.1762), he was baptised in London.
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John Carnac | |
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Born | c. 1716 |
Died | 29 November 1800 Mangalore, Kingdom of Mysore |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | Indian Army |
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