George Walpole (British Army officer)
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Major-General The Honourable George Walpole (20 June 1758 – May 1835), was a British soldier and politician. He gained distinction after suppressing the Maroon insurrection in Jamaica in 1795. After entering Parliament in 1797, he served as Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1806 to 1807 in the Ministry of All the Talents headed by Lord Grenville.
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George Walpole | |
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Joint Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | |
In office 1806–1807 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | The Lord Grenville |
Preceded by | Robert Ward |
Succeeded by | Viscount FitzHarris |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 June 1758 |
Died | May 1835 |
Nationality | British |
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