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Robert Ross Biography and Timeline

Follow Robert Ross through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Robert Ross, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1814–1814Years on this page

1814

Battle of Chesapeake Bay

General · Chesapeake Bay · Warfare / USA-Britain War

Lands with 5,400 veterans of the Peninsular War & is able to advance on Washington

Role range: 1812-1815

Siege of Baltimore

General · Baltimore · Warfare / USA-Britain War

Leaves Washington & launches an unsuccesful assault on Baltimore

Role range: 1812-1815

Siege of Washington

General · Washington · Warfare / USA-Britain War

Stays in Washington long enough to burn the Capitol & the White House. Marches on Washington & defeats 6,000 local militia at Bladensberg

Role range: 1812-1815

Records, sources and methodology

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