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Barre (ISAAC b r a British soldier)

ISAAC (bä-rã'), a British soldier, born at Dublin in 1726. Gazetted as an ensign in 1746, he became friendly with General Wolfe, under whom he rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He was wounded at Quebec, was beside Wolfe when he fell, and figures in West's picture of "The Death of Wolfe." He entered Parliament in 1761, and held office successively under Lord Bute, Pitt, Rockingham, and Lord Shelburne. In Pitt's second administration he exposed the corruptions of the ministry, was a strong opponent of Lord North's ministry, and opposed the taxation of America. He died in London, July 20, 1802.