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Dictionary of Indian Biography J to L
Date transcribed | 2011-05-01 | Transcribed by | Peter Bailey | Comment | Note that notables of Indian, Afghan, etc. origin do not always follow the alphabetical name pattern established by Buckland in his original work. |
| Surname | Kilpatrick | | First Name(s) | John | | Year of Birth | ? | | Year of Death | 1787 | | Entry | Major : after the tragedy of the Black Hole at Calcutta in June, 1756, he was sent up with 230 soldiers from Madras : this was the first relieving force to reach Calcutta : it is said that he was one of those who voted in Clive's council of war at Plassy against an advance : a decision to which Clive did not adhere : died 1787. |
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A List of eminent persons who served in British India, together with short biographical notes of each
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