Charles Cathcart, 9th Lord Cathcart
Lieutenant-General Charles Schaw Cathcart, 9th Lord Cathcart, KT (21 March 1721 – 14 August 1776) was a British soldier and diplomat. He was also chief of the Clan Cathcart.
Charles Cathcart, 9th Lord Cathcart KT | |
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Lord Cathcart by Joshua Reynolds (1753–55) Manchester Art Gallery | |
| Ambassador from Great Britain to Russia | |
| In office February 1768 – 1772 | |
| Preceded by | George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney |
| Succeeded by | Sir Robert Gunning, 1st Baronet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1721 |
| Died | 14 August 1776 (aged 55) |
| Citizenship | British |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Spouse | Jane Hamilton |
| Occupation | Diplomat, soldier |
| Nickname | Patch Cathcart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Battles/wars | War of the Austrian Succession |
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