Phineas Riall, Royal Army-- Part 1: Born in Ireland, Rose Through Ranks With Purchased Commissions

From Wikipedia.

Back when I was writing about John B. Campbell, British officer Phineas Riall had condemned him for his destruction to Dover during his occupation of it.  Who was this Phineas Riall?

15 December 1775 to 10 November 1850

British general who succeeded John Vincent as commanding officer of the Niagara Peninsula in Upper Canada during the War of 1812.  In 1816, he was appointed governor of Grenada.

Born in Ireland to a Protestant family.  Entered the British Army as an ensign in 1794 and rose rapidly through the ranks with purchased commissions.  Spent seven years at half pay with no command or staff.

--Brock-Perry