Andrew Rollo, 5th Lord Rollo facts for kids
Andrew Rollo, the 5th Lord Rollo, was an important Scottish army leader. He was born on November 18, 1703, in Duncrub and passed away on June 20, 1765, in Leicester. He played a key role in the Seven Years' War in places like Canada and Dominica. Lord Rollo famously led the British forces that captured Dominica on June 6, 1761.
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Life of a Commander: Andrew Rollo's Journey
Andrew Rollo was the son of Robert Rollo, the 4th Lord Rollo. His mother was Mary Roll.
He joined the army when he was 40 years old. This was during the War of the Austrian Succession. He fought in the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. By 1756, he was in charge of the 22nd Regiment of Foot.
Serving in the Seven Years' War
Lord Rollo fought for Britain in the Americas starting in 1757. He took part in battles in New York and Montreal. He also led a campaign on Île Saint-Jean, which is now Prince Edward Island. This led to the capture of the island in 1758. A bay on the island is still named after him today. In 1760, he was promoted to brigadier general.
In May 1761, he sailed to the West Indies. He led the ground forces in an attack on Roseau, a French settlement in Dominica. He captured it on June 6 with about 2,500 soldiers. After the capture, he became the Commander-in-Chief of Dominica. Dominica officially became British in 1763. This was part of the Treaty of Paris. During this time, he also helped capture Martinique and took part in the British expedition against Cuba in 1762.
The warm climate affected his health. He returned to England in 1762. He passed away in Leicester in 1765. He was buried at St Margaret's Church there.
Family Life
Andrew Rollo married Catherine Murray in 1727. They had two children:
- Anna Rollo (1729–1746)
- John Rollo (1736–1762)
Catherine passed away in 1763. Lord Rollo married Elizabeth Moray in 1765. He died four months later. Since his only son had passed away before him, his brother John Rollo became the next Lord Rollo.
Lasting Legacy
Lord Rollo's name lives on in several places. In Dominica, a spot called Rollo's Head was named after him. The French had called it Pointe Ronde. A street in Portsmouth, Dominica, is also named Rollo Street. Rollo Bay, Prince Edward Island is also named in his honor.
