Edward Fitzpatrick (died 1696)

Edward Fitzpatrick
Died10 November 1696
At sea
Allegiance Kingdom of England
Service / branchKingdom of England English Army
RankBrigadier-General
Battles / warsWilliamite War in Ireland

Brigadier-General Edward Fitzpatrick (died 10 November 1696) was an English Army officer who became colonel of the Ordnance Regiment.

Military career

Born the son of Andrew Fitzpatrick of Castlefleming and Ellice (daughter of Richard Butler, 3rd Viscount Mountgarret), Fitzpatrick was given command of a regiment under King William III and saw action during the Williamite War in Ireland.[1] He became colonel of the Ordnance Regiment on 1 August 1692.[1] Promoted to brigadier-general on 24 October 1694, he died when travelling by sea on the Holyhead Packet Ship to Ireland on 10 November 1696.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Carrigan, p. 107
  2. ^ Dalton, p. 510

Sources

  • Carrigan, William (1905). The History and Antiquities of the Diocese of Ossory. Sealy, Bryers & Walker. ISBN 9785879206463.
  • D'Alton, John (1689). King James's Irish Army List. John D'Alton. ISBN 9780940134232.
Military offices
Preceded by Colonel of The Ordnance Regiment
1692–1696 		Succeeded by