Captain John Knox | |
|---|---|
| Died | 8 February 1778 Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service | British Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 43rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | |
John Knox (died 8 February 1778) was an officer in the British Army who took part in the Austrian War of Succession and the Seven Years' War. He served in North America between 1757 and 1760 and is notable for providing historians with the most complete account of these campaigns. Knox narrowly avoided being killed in 1759 when a French soldier's musket twice misfired, and he went on to fight in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, where he performed in one of the most devastating volleys in military history. Knox also took part in the Battle of Sainte Foy and was present when Montreal surrendered on 8 September 1760.