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William Pepperrell

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British Army general (1696-1759)

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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.

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c. 1905 postcard of the William Pepperrell House, Kittery, Mainec. 1905 postcard of the William Pepperrell House, Kittery, MainePepperall at the Siege of LouisbergPepperall at the Siege of LouisbergLetter from George Washington praising funeral oration for Pepperrell, 1789Letter from George Washington praising funeral oration for Pepperrell, 1789

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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.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1696 to 1759 · aged 63
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