Portrait of William Leslie
Biography

William Leslie

Born into Scottish nobility, William Leslie pursued a military career with the British Army, confident in his superiority over the American rebels. However, his life was cut short at the Battle of Princeton, where, despite his disdain for the revolutionaries, he was honored in death by none other than General George Washington and his old friend, Benjamin Rush.

Title
Captain
War & Affiliation
Rev War, British
Date of Birth - Death
August 8, 1751 - January 3, 1777