Henry Dillon | |
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| Viscount Dillon | |
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| Tenure | 1741–1787 |
| Predecessor | Charles, 10th Viscount Dillon |
| Successor | Charles, 12th Viscount Dillon |
| Born | 1705 |
| Died | 3 November 1787 (aged 81–82) |
| Spouse(s) | Charlotte Lee |
| Issue Detail | Charles, Arthur, & others |
| Father | Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon |
| Mother | Christina Sheldon |
Henry Dillon, 11th Viscount Dillon (1705–1787) was an Irish peer and a soldier in French service. He was the colonel proprietor of Dillon's Regiment, an Irish regiment of foot in French service, in 1741–1744 and again in 1747–1767. In the War of the Polish Succession (1733–1735), he fought at the sieges of Kehl and Philippsburg. In the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748), he was present at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743, on the French side, while King George II was present on the English side.
He then resigned from the colonelcy, left France and married the rich English heiress Charlotte Lee, daughter of George Lee, 2nd Earl of Lichfield, acquiring lands in Oxfordshire, England, in addition to his Irish lands. During his second term as colonel he was absent and the regiment was led by hired soldiers.