William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart
The Earl Cathcart | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Cath |
| Born | 17 September 1755 Petersham, London |
| Died | 16 June 1843 (aged 87) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Commander-in-Chief, Scotland Commander-in-Chief, Ireland |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight of the Order of the Thistle Order of St. Andrew (Russia) Order of St. George of the Fourth Degree (Russia) |
General William Schaw Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart KT, PC, PC (Ire) (17 September 1755 – 16 June 1843) was a British Army officer and diplomat who served as the British ambassador to Russia from 1805 to 1806.