Sir George Osborn, 4th Baronet, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Sir George Osborn, 4th Baronet

British Army general

Date of Birth: 10-May-1742

Date of Death: 29-Jun-1818

Profession: politician, military officer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Sir George Osborn, 4th Baronet (10 May 1742 – 29 June 1818) was born into the British aristocracy.
He fought in the American Revolutionary War as a British officer.
He served in the House of Commons from 1769 to 1784 - before, during, and after that conflict.
In 1777 he led a detachment of the Guards Brigade at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown.
Besides his combat duties, he served as the inspector of the Hessian mercenary soldiers.
After returning from America in 1777 he was promoted in rank to general officer.
In 1787 he received advancement to lieutenant general.
He is remembered in United States history for a clever but harsh comment that he made concerning the dead body of an American officer.