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George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe
British peer, naval officer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, PC (3 March 1720 – 4 February 1795) was a British peer, naval officer and politician.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Fowey, Preceded by ...
The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe | |
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![]() The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, by Joshua Reynolds | |
Member of Parliament for Fowey | |
In office 1746–1761 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Rashleigh |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Rashleigh Robert Walsingham |
Member of Parliament for Plympton Erle | |
In office 1747–1747 | |
Preceded by | Richard Edgcumbe The Lord Sundon |
Succeeded by | William Baker George Treby |
Personal details | |
Born | George Edgcumbe 3 March 1720 (1720-03-03) |
Died | 4 February 1795 (1795-02-05) (aged 74) |
Spouse |
Emma Gilbert
(m. 1761) |
Children | Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe |
Parent(s) | Richard Edgcumbe, 1st Baron Edgcumbe Matilda Furnese |
Education | Eton College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Plymouth Command |
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War |
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