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George Walker (c.1646 - 1690):
Cleric, Church of Ireland and soldier


George Walker was born in England and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. In 1674 he was appointed Rector of Donoughmore, County Tyrone, where he formed the Charlemont Regiment which he brought to Derry in 1688. In 1689 he was chosen Governor of Derry during the seige. He was received in England by William III and was promised the bishopric of Derry. He wrote a True Account of the Siege, 1689, and was killed at the Battle of the Boyne.

Born: c.1646
Died: 12 July 1690
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