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George Augustus Eliott, Lord and 1st Baron of Heathfield
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George Augustus Eliott, Lord and 1st Baron of Heathfield
George Augustus Eliott, Lord and 1st Baron of Heathfield (1717-1790), British Army officer.
18th century
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Augustus Baron Cravat Eliott Epaulette Heathfield Oval
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This striking oval portrait depicts George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield (1717-1790), a prominent British Army officer of the 18th century. Eliott's military career began in 1736 when he joined the 1st Foot Guards as an ensign. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a lieutenant colonel by 1755 and a major general in 1761. Eliott's most notable military achievement came during the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-1783), where he successfully defended the fortress against a Spanish army twice its size. For his heroic efforts, he was granted a baronetcy and later elevated to the peerage as Baron Heathfield. In this portrait, Eliott is depicted wearing the uniform of a British Army general, complete with a red coat, white waistcoat, and breeches. His hat, adorned with a plume of feathers, rests on a table to his right, while a cravat is visible at his neck. The epaulettes on his shoulders bear the distinctive stars and stripes of a British general. Eliott's piercing gaze and stern expression convey a sense of determination and leadership, fitting for a man who had successfully defended Gibraltar against seemingly insurmountable odds. This portrait is a testament to Eliott's military prowess and his place in British military history.
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