Algernon Seymour, 7th Duke of Somerset
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General Algernon Seymour, 7th Duke of Somerset (11 November 1684 – 7 February 1750) was a British Army officer, Whig politician and peer who sat in the House of Commons from 1708 to 1722 when he was raised to the peerage as Baron Percy and took his seat in the House of Lords.[1]
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Algernon Seymour, 7th Duke of Somerset | |
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Governor of Guernsey | |
In office 1742-1750 | |
Governor of Minorca | |
In office 1737-1742 | |
Member of Parliament for Northumberland | |
In office 1708-1722 | |
Member of Parliament for Marlborough | |
In office 1707-1708 | |
Member of Parliament for Marlborough | |
In office 1705-1707 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1684-11-11)11 November 1684 |
Died | 7 February 1750(1750-02-07) (aged 65) |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Frances Thynne |
Children | 2, including Elizabeth |
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Relatives | Charles Wyndham (nephew) Charles Seymour (grandfather) Joceline Percy (grandfather) |
Military career | |
Service | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 15th Foot 2nd Life Guards Royal Horse Guards |
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