General George Vaughan Hart (1752 – 14 June 1832) was a British Army officer and politician.
He served with the 46th Regiment of Foot during the American War of Independence. He moved to India, where he took part in the battles of Seringapatam and Bangalore. From 1812 to 1831 he served as member of parliament for County Donegal.
He was later Governor of Londonderry and Culmore Fort.
References
- Stephen, Leslie; Lee, Sidney, eds. (1890). "Hart, George Vaughan" . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 24. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
- United Services Magazine
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Preceded bySir James Stewart Henry Conyngham Montgomery |
Member of Parliament for County Donegal 1812–1831 With: Sir James Stewart 1812–1818 Henry, Earl of Mount Charles 1818–1825 Francis, Earl of Mount Charles 1825–1831 |
Succeeded bySir Edmund Hayes Edward Conolly |
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Preceded byThe Earl of Suffolk | Governor of Londonderry 1820–1832 |
Succeeded bySir John Byng |
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