Sir David Lindsay Bart. | |
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 Painting of Lindsay by Sir Joshua Reynolds | |
| Born | c. 1732 |
| Died | 6 March 1797 (aged 64–65) Cavendish Square, London |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1758–1779 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 3rd Foot Guards |
| Commands | 59th Foot (1776–77) |
| Battles / wars | Anglo-French War (1778–1783) |
Sir David Lindsay, 4th Baronet (c. 1732 – 6 March 1797) was a Scottish-born soldier in the British Army. One of the Lindsay of Evelix family, he succeeded to the baronetcy upon the death of his father, Sir Alexander Lindsay, in 1762.
He began his career in the 3rd Foot Guards; in 1776, he became colonel of the 59th Foot, then major-general in 1778. Promoted lieutenant-general in 1779, during the Anglo-French War (1778–1783), he commanded the defences of Plymouth at the time of the Franco-Spanish Armada.
He resigned his position in early 1780, which ended his active service, his promotion to General in 1796 being a function of time served. He died in Cavendish Square, London, on 6 March 1797.