Anthony St Leger (British Army officer)


Anthony St Leger
Born29 February 1731 (bap.)
Died19 April 1786(1786-04-19) (aged 55)
Dublin
Buried
AllegianceGreat Britain
BranchBritish Army
Years of service1754–1786
RankMajor-general
Commands124th Regiment of Foot
86th Regiment of Foot
St Lucia
Battles / wars
Alma materEton College
Peterhouse, Cambridge
RelationsSir John St Leger (father)
Barry St Leger (brother)
Arthur St Leger, 1st Viscount Doneraile (uncle)
John Hayes St Leger (nephew & heir)
Other workSt Leger Stakes
Member of Parliament
for Great Grimsby
In office
1768–1774

Major-General Anthony St Leger (c.29 February 1731 – 19 April 1786) was a British Army officer, Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby, and the founder of the St. Leger Stakes horse race.