William Seymour (British Army officer, born 1664) facts for kids
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William Seymour
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| Born | 8 February 1664 |
| Died | 9 or 10 February 1728 (aged 64) |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
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British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Relations | Sir Edward Seymour, 4th Baronet (father) |
William Seymour was an important British soldier and politician who lived from 1664 to 1728. He held the high rank of Lieutenant-General in the army. He was the second son of Sir Edward Seymour, a well-known politician from the Tory party. The Tories were a political group in Britain. William Seymour also worked as a Member of Parliament, representing different areas like Cockermouth, Totnes, and Newport on the Isle of Wight.
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William Seymour's Army Career
William Seymour had a long and active career in the British Army. He started in important leadership roles. His journey through different regiments shows his dedication to military service.
Early Commands
On October 3, 1694, William Seymour became a Colonel. He took command of a group of soldiers known as Lord Cutts' Regiment of Foot. A "regiment" is a large group of soldiers.
This regiment later changed its role. On July 31, 1698, it became a Marine regiment. Marines are soldiers who often serve on ships or specialize in sea-based operations. Colonel Seymour stayed in charge until the regiment was disbanded, or officially closed, on May 20, 1699.
Leading Different Regiments
After a short break, William Seymour took command of another regiment. From March 1, 1701, to February 12, 1702, he was Colonel of Sir Edward Dering's Regiment of Foot.
Right after this, he was given command of an even more important group. He became the Colonel of The Queen's Regiment of Foot. He led this regiment for many years, until December 25, 1717. This regiment also served as a Marine regiment from 1703 to 1710.
Becoming a General
William Seymour continued to rise through the ranks. On June 1, 1702, he was promoted to Brigadier-General. This was a very important position. He was put in charge of all the Marine Regiments.
These Marine Regiments had just been reorganized for a big conflict. This was the War of the Spanish Succession. This war was a major European conflict that lasted from 1701 to 1714. It involved many countries fighting over who would inherit the Spanish throne.
