William Pepperrell
American merchant · United States · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1696 to 1759 · aged 63
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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He owned a number of slaves and was one of the wealthiest people in the Thirteen Colonies.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1696 to 1759 · aged 63
