William Pepperrell
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Sir William Pepperrell, 1st Baronet (27 June 1696 – 6 July 1759) was an American merchant and soldier in colonial Massachusetts. He is widely remembered for organizing, financing, and leading the 1745 expedition that captured the French fortress of Louisbourg during King George's War. He owned a number of enslaved people and was considered one of the richest people in America.[1]
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Chief justice of York County | |
In office 1730–1759 | |
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In office 1727–1759 | |
Massachusetts General Court | |
In office 1726–1727 | |
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Born | (1696-06-27)27 June 1696 Kittery Point, Massachusetts Bay |
Died | 6 July 1759(1759-07-06) (aged 63) Kittery Point, Massachusetts Bay |
Spouse | Mary Hirst (m. 17 March 1723) |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Merchant, statesman and soldier |
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Allegiance | Great Britain |
Branch/service | Colonial Militia British Army |
Rank | Major general |
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