John Randoll Mackenzie
Major-General John Randoll Mackenzie of Suddie (c. 1763 – 28 July 1809) was a senior British Army officer who saw action in the Napoleonic Wars.
John Randoll Mackenzie | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1763 |
| Died | 28 July 1809 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1778–1809 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 3rd Division |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Early life
MacKenzie was the son of William Mackenzie of Suddie and Margaret Mackenzie (daughter of Sir Alexander Mackenzie, 5th Baronet).[1]
Military career
Mackenzie was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marines in 1778.[1] After serving in India, he secured a commission as a captain in the 78th Regiment of Foot when it was raised in 1793 and was deployed to the Dutch Cape Colony in 1795.[1] He was elected as member of parliament for Tain Burghs in 1806 and then transferred to Sutherland in 1808.[1] Deployed to Spain for service in the Peninsular War, he commanded a brigade in the 3rd Division and also became the first General Officer Commanding 3rd Division when it was formed on 18 June 1809.[2] He was killed in action at the Battle of Talavera on 28 July 1809.[3]
References
- "MacKenzie, John Randoll (c.1763-1809), of Suddie, Black Isle, Ross". History of Parliament. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- Reid, Stuart (2004). Wellington's Army in the Peninsula 1809–14. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. p. 47. ISBN 978-1-84176-517-4.
- Mosley, Charles, editor. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes. Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003.