Simon Fraser | |
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Member of the British House of Commons for Inverness-shire | |
In office 1761 – 8 February 1782 | |
Preceded by | Pryse Campbell |
Succeeded by | Archibald Fraser |
Personal details | |
Born | 19 October 1726 |
Died | 8 February 1782 | (aged 55)
Parent | Simon Fraser |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Years of service | 1757-1762 |
Battles/wars | |
Simon Fraser of Lovat (19 October 1726 – 8 February 1782) was a son of a notorious Jacobite clan chief, but he went on to serve with distinction in the British army. He also raised forces which served in the Seven Years' War against the French in Quebec, as well as the American Revolutionary War. Simon was the 19th Chief of the Clan Fraser of Lovat.