Isaac Barré
Isaac Barré (15 October 1726 – 20 July 1802) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and politician. He earned distinction serving with the British Army during the Seven Years' War and later became a prominent Member of Parliament, where he was a vocal supporter of William Pitt. He is known for coining the term "Sons of Liberty" in reference to American colonists who opposed the British government's policies.
The Right Honourable Isaac Barré | |
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Colonel Barré, c. 1765, by Hugh Douglas Hamilton | |
| Member of the British Parliament for Calne (UK Parliament constituency) | |
| In office 1774–1790 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Fitzmaurice |
| Succeeded by | John Moris |
| Member of Parliament for Chipping Wycombe (UK Parliament constituency) | |
| In office 1761–1774 Serving with Robert Waller | |
| Preceded by | Viscount FitzMaurice Robert Waller |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Fitzmaurice Robert Waller |
| Clerk of the Pells | |
| In office 1784–1802 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | William Pitt the Younger Henry Addington |
| Preceded by | Edward Walpole |
| Succeeded by | Henry Addington Jr. |
| Paymaster of the Forces | |
| In office 1782–1783 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Shelburne |
| Preceded by | Edmund Burke |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Burke |
| Treasurer of the Navy | |
| In office 1782 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | Lord Rockingham |
| Preceded by | Welbore Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Henry Dundas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 October 1726 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 20 July 1802 (aged 75) Mayfair, London, England |
| Resting place | St. Mary Churchyard, East Raynham, England |
| Political party | Whig |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1746-1763 1766-1773 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 32nd Regiment of Foot 106th Regiment of Foot |
| Commands | Governor of Stirling Castle |
| Battles/wars | War of the Austrian Succession French and Indian War |
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