George Walpole

Politician

1758 – 1835

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Who was George Walpole?

Major-General The Honourable George Walpole, 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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Born
Jun 20, 1758
Died
May 1, 1835

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on July 23, 2013

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