Rotten burg, Baron de

Entered the army, and in 1795 promoted major of Hu ars; in 1797 lieutenant-colonel of the 60th Foot; and colonel in 1805. Served during the Rebellion in Ireland in 1798; present at the capture of Surinam in 1799; promoted brigadier-general, 1808; took part in the Walcheren expedition, 1809; in 1810 ordered to Canada, and commanded the garrison at Quebec; promoted major-general. In command of the Montreal district during the War of 1812; and in 1813 commander-in-chief of the forces in Upper Canada. Promoted lieutenant-general in 1819, after his return to England. Died in 1832. Index : Bk Appointed brigadier, 123; arrival of, at Quebec, 134. Bib. : Morgan. Cel. Can. ; Lucas, Canadian War of 1812 .