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How did Oglethorpe's military career in Britain end?

  • Promotion to General

  • Retirement

  • With no command

  • As a national hero

Answer

With no command, Oglethorpe's military career in Britain came to an end. He had been a military commander during the War of the Spanish Succession and had attained the rank of colonel. However, his career was cut short due to his involvement in a political dispute and he was dismissed from his position.
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