Sir george prevost biography of mahatma
PREVOST, Sir GEORGE (–), soldier and governor-general of Canada, was eldest son of Major-general Augustine Prevost (d. ), who served under Wolfe, by his wife Anne, daughter of Chevalier George Grand of Amsterdam. Born on 19 May , he entered the army and became a captain on 9 June , took a company in the 25th foot on 15 Oct.