Born in 1724
George Townshend
English field marshal and politician
Born
1724 301 years ago
Died
September 14th, 1807 218 years ago — 83 years old
Served as an English field marshal and politician during the 18th century. Held the title of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and played a key role in military campaigns, particularly in the American Revolutionary War. His political influence extended through various offices and he was involved in significant legislative matters of the time. His military career included the leadership of British forces and participation in numerous strategic operations.
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