Byam Crump
Byam Crump (died 11 March 1760) was a British soldier who was briefly Governor of Guadeloupe. He took part in the invasion of that island during the Seven Years' War, and became governor and commander of the occupying forces in May 1759. The British soldiers suffered greatly from disease, and Crump himself succumbed in March 1760.
Byam Crump | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Guadeloupe | |
| In office May 1759 – 11 March 1760 | |
| Preceded by | John Barrington |
| Succeeded by | Campbell Dalrymple |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 11 March 1760 Guadeloupe |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Soldier |
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