Francis Clerke

(b. Oct. 24, 1748, St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London – d. Oct. 15, 1778, Saratoga, New York )

Gender: M

Francis Carr Clerke (1748-1777), 7th Baronet Clerke, was aide-de-camp to General John Burgoyne, and died of wounds following the Battle of Saratoga. His Adjutant-General described him as “an impetuous, high-minded, frank, fearless fellow”.

Also known as:

Francis Clerke

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