Phineas Riall
Phineas Riall | |
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Sir Phineas Riall, c. 1815 | |
| Lieutenant Governor of Grenada | |
| In office c. 1816 – c. 1823 | |
| Governor | Henry Warde James Frederick Lyon |
| Preceded by | Charles Shipley |
| Succeeded by | James Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1775 Clonmel, Ireland |
| Died | 10 November 1850 (aged 74) Paris, France |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Scarlett (m. 1819) |
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| Parents |
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| Relatives | George Cockburn (Cousin) |
| Profession | |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1794–1814 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order |
General Sir Phineas Riall, KCH (15 December 1775 – 10 November 1850) was the British general who succeeded John Vincent as commanding officer of the Niagara Peninsula in Upper Canada during the War of 1812. In 1816, he was appointed Governor of Grenada.