83rd Regiment of Foot (1757)

The 83rd Regiment of Foot was a British Army infantry regiment raised in 1757 for service during the Seven Years' War. It existed for a relatively short period before being disbanded in 1763 following the Treaty of Paris.

Formation and Service:

The regiment was raised on 28 September 1757, primarily from Scottish recruits, under the command of Colonel John Burgoyne. Its establishment was part of a broader expansion of the British Army during the Seven Years’ War, a global conflict involving major European powers. While details of the regiment's specific deployments and battles are limited in readily available sources, it likely participated in campaigns within Europe or colonial theatres of the war.

Disbandment:

Following the conclusion of the Seven Years' War and the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763, the British government significantly reduced the size of its army. The 83rd Regiment of Foot was among those disbanded, ceasing to exist as an active unit in the British military.

Legacy:

Although short-lived, the 83rd Regiment of Foot (1757) represents a component of the British military forces that were instrumental in securing British interests during the Seven Years' War. Its brief existence highlights the dynamic nature of military organization during that period, with regiments being raised and disbanded according to the shifting needs of the Crown. It is distinct from later regiments bearing the same or similar titles, such as the later 83rd Regiment of Foot raised in 1793.