Sir William Congreve, 1st Baronet
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Lieutenant General Sir William Congreve, 1st Baronet (4 July 1742 – 30 April 1814[1]) was a British military officer who improved artillery strength through gunpowder experiments.
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Sir William Congreve, 1st Baronet | |
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Born | 4 July 1742 |
Died | 30 April 1814 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Children | 4, including William Congreve |
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