Sir Ralph Abercromby was a Scottish Officer in the British Army, hero of the Napoleonic Wars and Politician.
He served in Europe during the Seven Years' War (1756-63) and led successful operations against the French in St Lucia and Trinidad (1795-6). He twice served as MP for Clackmannashire. Abercromby was injured at the Battle of Alexandria on 21st March 1801 and died of his wounds aboard HMS Foudroyant, moored in the harbour.
He served in Europe during the Seven Years' War (1756-63) and led successful operations against the French in St Lucia and Trinidad (1795-6). He twice served as MP for Clackmannashire. Abercromby was injured at the Battle of Alexandria on 21st March 1801 and died of his wounds aboard HMS Foudroyant, moored in the harbour.
Sir Ralph Abercromby was a Scottish Officer in the British Army, hero of the Napoleonic Wars and Politician.
He served in Europe during the Seven Years' War (1756-63) and led successful operations against the French in St Lucia and Trinidad (1795-6). He twice served as MP for Clackmannashire. Abercromby was injured at the Battle of Alexandria on 21st March 1801 and died of his wounds aboard HMS Foudroyant, moored in the harbour.
He served in Europe during the Seven Years' War (1756-63) and led successful operations against the French in St Lucia and Trinidad (1795-6). He twice served as MP for Clackmannashire. Abercromby was injured at the Battle of Alexandria on 21st March 1801 and died of his wounds aboard HMS Foudroyant, moored in the harbour.
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