William Harris, 2nd Baron Harris
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William George Harris, 2nd Baron Harris KCH (19 January 1782-30 May 1845), was a British soldier and peer.
Harris was the son of George Harris, 1st Baron Harris.
He fought under his father during the siege and capture of Seringapatam in 1799 at the age of 17. He later became a Lieutenant-General in the British Army and a Colonel in the 73rd Regiment of Foot, and commanded the latter regiment at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Lord Harris died in May 1845, aged 63, and was succeeded in the barony by his son George.
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Harris |
Baron Harris | Succeeded by George Francis Robert Harris |
[edit] References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
