How old was George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth?

George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth died on October 25, 1691 at the age of 44.

Where was George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth born?

George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth was born in London.

What is George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth's nationality?

George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth is a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

What does George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth do?

George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth is known as military officer, politician.

Who has George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth been married to?

According to Wikidata, George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth's spouse is or was Barbara Archibald.

How many children did George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth have?

Wikidata lists 6 children of George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth.

George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth

Royal Navy officer and politician (1647–1691)

Died aged 44United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Biography

George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth, (c. 1647 – 25 October 1691) was a Royal Navy officer and politician who was appointed Admiral of the Fleet by James II of England in September 1688. However, he failed to intercept a Dutch invasion force under William of Orange that landed at Torbay on 5 November 1688 and was dismissed following the Glorious Revolution.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England
Member of the 1661-79 Parliament
Member of the 1679 Parliament
Member of the 1680-81 Parliament
Member of the 1681 Parliament
Lieutenant-General of the Ordnance
Master-General of the Ordnance
Constable of the Tower

Family

Spouse(s): Barbara Archibald
Children: William Legge, 1st Earl of DartmouthMary Leggeunknown daughter Leggeunknown daughter Leggeunknown daughter Leggeunknown daughter Legge
Parents: William LeggeElizabeth Washington

Quick answers about George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth

How old was George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth?: George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth died on October 25, 1691 at the age of 44.
Where was George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth born?: George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth was born in London.
What is George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth's nationality?: George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth is a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
What does George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth do?: George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth is known as military officer, politician.
Who has George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth been married to?: According to Wikidata, George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth's spouse is or was Barbara Archibald.
How many children did George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth have?: Wikidata lists 6 children of George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth.

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