Sir John Moore

Sir John Moore (1761-1809) was a British general, eldest son of above, born at Glasgow. He served in Corsica, the West Indies, Ireland, Holland, Egypt, Sicily, and Sweden. His famous and last expedition was to Spain in 1808, when with 10,000 men he was sent to co-operate in expelling the French. Spanish apathy and other causes weakened his hands, and in December he found himself with 25,000 men at Astorga, a French force of 70,000 advancing against him. His retreat was necessary, but disastrous. He was overtaken by Soult at Coruña in the act of embarking. The victory lay with the English, but Moore was killed.

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