General Sir John "Black Jack" Slade, 1st Baronet, GCH (31 December 1762 – 13 August 1859) served as a general officer in the British Army during the Peninsular War. He lacked talent as a combat leader. Though Slade was praised in official reports, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington criticized his actions privately and finally replaced him with a more efficient officer. Despite this, he attained high rank after the war. His descendents include two admirals.
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31 December 1762
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Died |
13 August 1859 (aged 96)
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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