Anthony St Leger (British Army officer)
Anthony St Leger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 February 1731 (bap.) |
| Died | 19 April 1786 (aged 55) Dublin |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1754–1786 |
| Rank | Major-general |
| Commands | 124th Regiment of Foot 86th Regiment of Foot St Lucia |
| Battles / wars | |
| Alma mater | Eton College Peterhouse, Cambridge |
| Relations | Sir John St Leger (father) Barry St Leger (brother) Arthur St Leger, 1st Viscount Doneraile (uncle) John Hayes St Leger (nephew & heir) |
| Other work | St 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.