The Resume

(April 16, 1730-December 23, 1795)
British general during the American Revolution
Commander-in-Chief of British North America (1777-82)
Appointed to the Order of the Bath (1777)
Member of Parliament (1777-84, 1790-95)

Why he might be annoying:

The date and place of his birth are both disputed.
While Commander-in-Chief, he conducted a long-term affair with his housekeeper, whose soldier husband he attempted to have transferred out of New York City.
He had a contentious relationship with Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot, resulting in poor coordination of the Army and Navy during the Revolution.
He and Lord Cornwallis wrote memoirs blaming each other for the British loss in the Revolution.
He was appointed Governor of Gibraltar, but died before he assuming the post.

Why he might not be annoying:

During the Battle of Bunker Hill, he rallied the dispirited British troops to lead a third, successful assault against the American defenses (June 17, 1775).
He presciently noted about General Burgoyne's Saratoga campaign (1777), 'If this campaign does not finish the war, I prophesy that there is an end of British dominion in America.'
King George III called him 'The only man who might still save America.' (1779)
His family's properties in the American colonies were confiscated during the Revolution.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Breeders [Have 5 or More Kids] (Ranked: 5)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 92]
• Generals and Admirals
• I Named My Kid After Myself
• I Sought Political Office
• Knights
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Military Brats
• Profiles 57251-57500 (Ranked: 57327)
• Served in the American Revolution [1775-89]

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 28 Votes: 32.14% Annoying