George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle
✓ Source-basedstableEnglish soldier and politician (1608-1670)
PoliticiansLived 1608 to 1670 · aged 61
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George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle was a professional soldier from Devon who fought on both sides during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. A prominent military figure under the Commonwealth, his support was crucial to the 1660 Stuart Restoration of Charles II.
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Great Potheridge in 2014, the surviving wing of Monck's family home
The Earl of Ormond, Royalist commander who dominated Irish politics for much of the 17th century
Portrait of Oliver Cromwell by Robert Walker, 1649. Monck's support for the Protectorate was based on his personal regard for its leader.
Charles leaves the Dutch Republic for England, 24 May 1660.
Quartered arms of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle
Monument to Monck in Westminster AbbeyAwards 2
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Politicians born in the 1600s 6
About this person
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Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1608 to 1670 · aged 61
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