Francis Forde (East India Company officer)
Francis Forde (c. 1718 – disappeared 27 December 1769) was an Anglo-Irish military officer. Born in Seaforde, County Down, he was the seventh son of Irish parliamentarian Mathew Forde. He entered Trinity College Dublin in 1734 and left with a B.A. in 1738. Pursuing a military career, he was commissioned into the British Army's 39th Regiment of Foot as an army officer, subsequently serving in India with Robert Clive during the Carnatic Wars.
Francis Forde | |
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| Born | 1718 Seaforde, County Down |
| Died | 1770 (aged 51–52) Mozambique Channel |
| Cause of death | Drowning (presumed) |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Known for | Disappearance at sea and presumed death |
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