John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General. Defeated Soult at Corunna (La Coruna) 16 January 1809 but fatally wounded. Subject of Charles Wolfe's poem (1817) 'The Burial of Sir John Moore' Wood engraving c1885.

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John Moore (1761-1809) Scottish-born British soldier: Lieut-General. Defeated Soult at Corunna (La Coruna) 16 January 1809 but fatally wounded. Subject of Charles Wolfe's poem (1817) 'The Burial of Sir John Moore' Wood engraving c1885.

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