Isaac Brock

:This article refers to the British general. For the musician, see Isaac Brock (musician).

Background

Brock was born in Saint Peter Port on the Channel Island of Guernsey, as the eighth son of a moderately wealthy family. He earned a reputation during his early education as a good swimmer and boxer. He kept a reputation as a physically commanding man throughout his life, and is said to have stood between 6 ft 2 in and 6 ft 4 in (1.88 and 1.93 m) in height. He was also noted as a serious scholar, who took education very seriously, even at a young age. Following in the footsteps of his father and three of his older brothers, Brock decided to join the British military.

Related Topics:
Saint Peter Port - Channel Island - Guernsey

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