William Robe

Colonel Sir

William Robe

Born18 February 1765[1]
Woolwich, England
Died5 November 1820(1820-11-05) (aged 55)
Woolwich, England
Buried
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
 United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1781–1820
RankColonel
UnitRoyal Artillery
Battles/wars
Awards
Spouse(s)Sarah Watt (died 1831)
RelationsWilliam Livingstone Robe (son)
Frederick Holt Robe (son)

Colonel Sir William Robe (18 February 1765 – 5 November 1820) KCB KCH was a British Army officer of the Royal Artillery who served in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He was praised as an artillery commander in combat and an organiser of military operations, as well as starting the first regimental school for soldiers' children, and serving as the architect of Quebec's Anglican cathedral.

  1. ^ London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538–1812