For the Scottish cricketer, see Gordon Drummond (cricketer).
General
Sir Gordon Drummond
GCB
Portrait by George Théodore Berthon
Governor General of the Canadas
In office 1815–1816
Monarch
George III
Preceded by
George Prévost
Succeeded by
John Coape Sherbrooke
Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada
Acting
In office 1813–1814
Monarch
George III
Governor General
George Prévost
Preceded by
Francis de Rottenburg
Succeeded by
Sir George Murray
Personal details
Born
27 September 1772 Quebec City, Quebec
Died
10 October 1854(1854-10-10) (aged 82) London, England
Nationality
UK/Canada
Spouse
Margaret Russell (m. 1807)
Children
2 sons (including Gordon Drummond) and daughter (Eliza Drummond)
Parent(s)
Colin Drummond Catherine Oliphant
Namesake(s)
Drummondville, Quebec Drummond Island, Michigan
Military service
Allegiance
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Branch/service
British Army
Rank
General
Commands
The Canadas
Battles/wars
French Revolutionary Wars
Flanders Campaign
Egyptian Campaign
War of 1812
Capture of Fort Niagara
Battle of Buffalo
Battle of Lundy's Lane
Siege of Fort Erie
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