The Lord Clarina | |
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![]() Massey by Robert Hunter | |
Born | 24 May 1719 Duntrileague, County Limerick, Kingdom of Ireland |
Died | 17 May 1804 |
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Years of service | 1739โ1804 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War |
Eyre Massey, 1st Baron Clarina (24 May 1719 โ 17 May 1804), was an Anglo-Irish British army officer of the 18th century, known primarily for his successful action at La Belle-Famille during the French and Indian War. In 1800, he was made Baron Clarina in the Peerage of Ireland.[1]