Eyre Coote (British Army officer, born 1762)

Eyre Coote
An 1895 illustration of Coote
Governor of Jamaica
In office 1806–1808
Preceded by	Sir George Nugent, 1st Baronet
Succeeded by	William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester
Personal details
Died	10 December 1823 (1823-12-11) (aged 61)
Spouses	Sarah Rodbard (1765–1795) Jane Bagwell
Children	Catherine, Sarah and Susannah and Eyre Coote.
Parents	Charles Coote (1713 – 12 February 1776) Grace Tilson (d. 1767)
Alma mater	Trinity College Dublin
Military career
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	British Army
Rank	General
Battles / wars	American War of Independence French Revolutionary Wars

Eyre Coote (20 May 1762 – 10 December 1823) was an Irish-born British soldier and politician who served as Governor of Jamaica. He attained the rank of general in the British Army and was created a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath before being stripped of his rank and honours in 1816 after conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.