Arthur Dillon (1750–1794)
Arthur Dillon | |
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Painting by Jean-Hilaire Belloc, 1834 | |
| Born | 3 September 1750 Braywick, Berkshire |
| Died | 13 April 1794 (aged 43) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of France French Republic |
| Rank | General |
| Battles / wars | American Revolutionary War French Revolutionary Wars |
| Spouse(s) | Thérèse-Lucy de Dillon |
| Children | 8 |
| Relations | Henry Dillon, 11th Viscount Dillon (father) |
Arthur Dillon (3 September 1750 – 13 April 1794) was a French Army officer, colonial administrator and politician who served during the American Revolutionary War and the War of the First Coalition. After serving in several political offices during the early years of the French Revolution, he was executed in Paris as a royalist during the Reign of Terror in 1794.