Sir Peregrine Maitland | |
|---|---|
 Maitland c. 1882-1883 | |
| Born | 6 July 1777 Longparish, Hampshire, Great Britain |
| Died | 30 May 1854 (aged 76) Eaton Place, West London, UK |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Service | Foot Guards |
| Years of service | 1791–1836 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Madras Army |
| Battles / wars | |
| Other work | Lt. Governor of Upper Canada Lt. Governor of Nova Scotia Governor of Cape Colony |
General Sir Peregrine Maitland, GCB (6 July 1777 – 30 May 1854) was a British soldier and colonial administrator. He also was a first-class cricketer from 1798 to 1808 and an early advocate for the establishment of what would become the Canadian Indian residential school system.