George MacDonnell — George Richard John MacDonnell (August 15, 1780 – May 16, 1870), commonly known as Red George , was a British Army officer, who played a conspicuous part in the War of 1812.He was born at Saint John s, Newfoundland, the son of the Commandant of… … Wikipedia
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Alexander MacDonell — Alexander MacDonell † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Alexander MacDonell First Bishop of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, b. 17 July 1760, at Inchlaggan in Glengarry, Scotland; d. 14 January, 1840, at Dumfries, Scotland. His early education was… … Catholic encyclopedia
John Macdonell — Lieutenant Colonel John Macdonell (19 April 1785 ndash; 13 October 1812) was aide de camp to British Major General Isaac Brock during the War of 1812 dying in the Battle of Queenston Heights. He was born on 19 April 1785 in Scotland and came to… … Wikipedia
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David George Ritchie — (1853 – 1903) was a Scottish philosopher who had a distinguished university career at Edinburgh, and Balliol College, Oxford, and after being fellow of Jesus and tutor of Balliol was elected professor of logic and metaphysics at St Andrews. He… … Wikipedia
Visit of King George IV to Scotland — The 1822 visit of King George IV to Scotland was the first visit of a reigning monarch to Scotland since 1650. Government ministers had pressed the King to bring forward a proposed visit to Scotland, to divert him from diplomatic intrigue at the… … Wikipedia
Isaac Brock — This article is about the British general. For the musician, see Isaac Brock (musician). Isaac Brock … Wikipedia
List of Members of the Canadian House of Commons - M — pecial note for names prefixed Mac or Mc Please note that this list was created using a semi automated process. There is a known problem with names beginning with Mac or Mc all have been rendered here as (for example) Macdonald when it should… … Wikipedia
Battle of Queenston Heights — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of Queenston Heights partof=the War of 1812 caption= Push on, brave York Volunteers! A mortally wounded Brock urges the Canadian militia forward. Apocryphal reconstruction, oil on canvas. date=October 13 … Wikipedia
