John Whitelocke
John Whitelocke | |
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John Whitelocke, Published in 1808 | |
| Born | 1757 |
| Died | 23 October 1833 Hall Barn Park, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1778–1808 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles / wars | British invasions of the Río de la Plata |
John Whitelocke (1757 – 23 October 1833) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator. He is known for leading the failed invasion of Buenos Aires and the forfeit of Montevideo to the Spanish by way of treaty.