George Forbes, 3rd Earl of Granard
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George Forbes, 3rd Earl of Granard PC (21 October 1685 – 19 June 1765)[1] was an Anglo-Irish naval commander and diplomat. He was at the Capture of Gibraltar. He took a very valuable prize ship and was briefly a Governor of the Leeward Islands. He took a role in politics, helping to end Robert Walpole's career, but eventually retired.
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The Earl of Granard | |
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Member of Parliament for Ayr Burghs | |
In office 1741–1747 | |
Preceded by | James Stuart |
Succeeded by | Charles Erskine |
Governor of the Leeward Islands | |
In office 1729–1729 | |
Preceded by | William Cosby |
Succeeded by | William Mathew, Jr. |
Member of Parliament for Queenborough | |
In office 1723–1727 | |
Preceded by | James Littleton John Cope |
Succeeded by | Sprig Manesty John Crowley |
Personal details | |
Born | George Forbes (1685-10-21)21 October 1685 Ireland |
Died | 19 June 1765(1765-06-19) (aged 79) Ireland |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse |
Hon. Mary Stewart Preston
(m. 1709; died 1755) |
Relations | Arthur Forbes, 1st Earl of Granard (grandfather) |
Children | George Forbes, 4th Earl of Granard John Forbes Lady Mary Forbes |
Parent(s) | Arthur Forbes, 2nd Earl of Granard Mary Rawdon |
Education | Drogheda Grammar School |
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