Siege of Edinburgh16 September 1745
Brigadier Thomas Fowke had recently arrived at Edinburgh to take charge of the cavalry and some reinforcements.
Historical person
Thomas Fowke Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Thomas Fowke, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
4 records1745–17451 events1 places
Chronological biography
1745
Siege of Edinburgh16 September 1745
He decided that the two regiments of dragoons he took over were in no state to face the Jacobite army and ordered a further retreat, which was marked by unnecessary panics and alarms.
Siege of Edinburgh16 September 1745
Some of Prince Charles's army capture the city with little or no fighting, though Edinburgh Castle was still defended for the Government by Lieutenant General Joshua Guest.
Siege of Edinburgh16 September 1745
This also left Edinburgh unprotected.
Titles and roles
Brigadier
Record provenance
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