Charles Stuart (British Army officer, born 1753)
Sir Charles Stuart | |
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painting by George Romney, 1779. | |
| Born | January 1753 Kenwood House, London, England |
| Died | 25 May 1801 Richmond Park, Surrey, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1768–1801 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Battles / wars | |
Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Stuart KB (January 1753 – 25 May 1801) was a British Army officer and politician. The fourth son of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute and Mary Stuart, Countess of Bute, he was born in Kenwood House, London. There is a famous painting in the Tate Gallery, London, of him aged 10 stealing eggs and chicks from a bird's nest.