James Adolphus Oughton

Oughton c. 1778 by John Downman

Lieutenant General Sir James Adolphus Oughton KB (1720 – 2 May 1780) was a British officer who was commander of forces in North Britain.

His monument in Westminster Abbey is by Richard Hayward.[1]

References

  1. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851 by Rupert Gunnis
  • Lee, Sidney, ed. (1895). "James Adolphus Dickenson Oughton" . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 42. London: Smith, Elder & Co.

External links

  • Info. at the Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment website
Military offices
Preceded by Colonel of the 55th Regiment of Foot
1759–1762
Succeeded by
William Gansell
Masonic offices
Preceded by Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Scotland

1769–1771
Succeeded by


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