Sir Charles MacCarthy, KCMG was an Irish soldier of French and Irish descent, who later was appointed as British military governor to territories in West Africa, including Sierra Leone. His family had continued ties to France through the Irish Brigade. MacCarthy followed a maternal uncle into serving with royal French forces, Charles with units under émigré direction. He also served in the Dutch and British armies.
- Occupation
- military leader
- Position held
- Governor of the Gold Coast, Governor of the Gold Coast
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- February 15, 1764
