Sir Alexander Maitland, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Alexander Maitland, 1st Baronet (21 March 1728 – 15 February 1820) was a general in the British Army and the first of the Maitland baronets of Clifton. He was the fifth son of Charles Maitland, 6th Earl of Lauderdale.
Maitland's promotions were as follows:
- Colonel - 19 February 1762
- Major-General - 25 May 1772
- Lieutenant-General - 29 August 1777
- General - 12 October 1793
He was Colonel of the 49th Regiment of Foot from 1768 to 1820, a total of 52 years.
Maitland was made Baronet of Clifton in the County of Midlothian, in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom, on 30 November 1818.
He died on 15 February 1820 and is buried at St Andrew's church, Totteridge, in north London. A memorial plaque inside the church remembers him and other members of his family.
| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| New creation | Baronet (of Clifton) 1818–1820 |
Succeeded by Alexander Charles Gibson-Maitland |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by David Graeme |
Colonel of the 49th Regiment of Foot 1768–1820 |
Succeeded by Sir Miles Nightingall |
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