Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond
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General Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond, 4th Duke of Lennox, 4th Duke of Aubigny, KG, PC (9 December 1764 – 28 August 1819) was a British peer, soldier, politician and Governor-General of British North America.
Quick Facts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Monarch ...
The Duke of Richmond | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 11 April 1807 – 23 June 1813 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | The Duke of Portland Hon. Spencer Perceval The Earl of Liverpool |
Preceded by | The Duke of Bedford |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Whitworth |
Governor General of British North America | |
In office 1818–1819 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | Sir John Coape Sherbrooke |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Dalhousie |
Member of Parliament for Sussex | |
In office 1790–1806 | |
Preceded by | Lord George Lennox |
Succeeded by | Charles William Wyndham |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 December 1764 (1764-12-09) Gordon Castle, Scotland |
Died | 28 August 1819(1819-08-28) (aged 54) Richmond, British North America |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse | Lady Charlotte Gordon |
Children | 14, including Charles, John, William, Sussex, and Arthur |
Parent(s) | Lord George Lennox Lady Louisa Kerr |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1785–1819 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Coldstream Guards |
Commands | 35th Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | |
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