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George Vaughan Hart (British Army officer)

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General George Vaughan Hart (1752 – 14 June 1832) was a British Army officer and politician.

He served with the 46th Regiment of Foot during the American War of Independence. He moved to India, where he took part in the battles of Seringapatam and Bangalore. From 1812 to 1831 he served as member of parliament for County Donegal.

He was later Governor of Londonderry and Culmore Fort.

References

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  • Stephen, Leslie; Lee, Sidney, eds. (1890). "Hart, George Vaughan" . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 24. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
  • United Services Magazine
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for County Donegal
1812–1831
With: Sir James Stewart 1812–1818
Henry, Earl of Mount Charles 1818–1825
Francis, Earl of Mount Charles 1825–1831
Succeeded by
Military offices
Preceded by Governor of Londonderry
1820–1832
Succeeded by