John Manners, marquess of Granby

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John Manners, marquess of Granby

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Born:: August 2, 1721

Died:: October 18, 1770, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England (aged 49)

Role In:: Seven Years’ War

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John Manners, marquess of Granby (born August 2, 1721—died October 18, 1770, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England) was a British army officer, a popular British hero of the Seven Years’ War (1756–63). The eldest son and heir apparent of the 3rd duke of Rutland, he was styled the marquess of Granby by courtesy. He fought in Scotland in 1746 and in Flanders the next year. He was a member of Parliament from 1754 until his death. Sent to Germany during the Seven Years’ War, Granby was promoted to lieutenant general and on August 14, 1759, became commander of the British contingent of ...(100 of 206 words)

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