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George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle
British general (1724–1772) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle KG PC (London, 8 April 1724 – 13 October 1772), styled Viscount Bury until 1754, was a British general and nobleman. He is best known for his decisive victory over the Spanish during capture of Havana in 1762, as part of the Seven Years' War.
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Earl of Albemarle | |
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![]() George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle, Francis Cotes | |
Born | (1724-04-08)8 April 1724 London, England, Great Britain |
Died | 13 October 1772(1772-10-13) (aged 48) London, England, Great Britain |
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Years of service | 1745-1762 |
Rank | Colonel General |
Commands held | 3rd (The King's Own) Regiment of Dragoons |
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Spouse(s) | Anne Miller |
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