Philip Anstruther (British Army officer)
Philip Anstruther | |
|---|---|
Port Mahon, Menorca; an important British naval base, Anstruther's period as Lieutenant-Governor was marked by disputes and led to a Parliamentary investigation | |
| Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs 1715 to 1722; 1722 to 1741 | |
| In office 1747–1754 | |
| Lieutenant Governor of Menorca | |
| In office 1733–1747 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1682 Airdrie House, Fife |
| Died | 11 November 1760 (aged 80) Airdrie House, Fife |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Whig |
| Relations | Sir John Anstruther, 2nd Baronet |
| Occupation | Soldier and politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General 1745 |
| Unit | Colonel; 26th (Cameronian) Regiment of Foot 1720–1760 |
Lieutenant-General Philip Anstruther (bap. 26 July 1682 – 11 November 1760), of Airdrie House, Fife, was a professional soldier from Scotland and Member of Parliament between 1715 and 1754. He was a controversial Lieutenant Governor of Menorca.