# William Pepperrell

> Major-General Sir William Pepperrell, 1st Baronet was an American merchant, politician and military officer. 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 slaves and was one of the wealthiest people in the Thirteen Colonies.

*British Army general (1696-1759)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1696-06-27
- **Died:** 1759-07-06
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 47.1 / 100
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- **Historical depth:** 8.6 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1153790)

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