James Grant (British Army Officer)
James Grant, Laird of Ballindalloch (1720–1806) was a major general in the British Army during the American War of Independence. He served as Governor of East Florida from 1763 to 1771.
Read more about James Grant (British Army Officer): Early Career, Seven Years War, Governor of Florida, American War of Independence, Later Career
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