Lord George Beresford
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For other people named George Beresford, see George Beresford (disambiguation).
Lieutenant-General Lord George Thomas de la Poer Beresford, GCH, PC (12 February 1781 – 26 October 1839) was an Anglo-Irish soldier, courtier and politician. He served as Comptroller of the Household from 1812 to 1830.
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Lord George Beresford | |
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Comptroller of the Household | |
In office 28 July 1812 (1812-07-28) – 24 November 1830 (1830-11-24) | |
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Preceded by | Lord George Thynne |
Succeeded by | Lord Robert Grosvenor |
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Born | (1781-02-12)12 February 1781 |
Died | 26 October 1839(1839-10-26) (aged 58) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse | Harriet Schutz (d. 1860) |
Alma mater | Eton College |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1793–1839 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands | 71st Regiment of Foot 2nd Dragoon Guards 8th Cavalry Brigade |
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