About John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave
Lived 1718 – 1784 (aged 66). John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave was a British politician.
General John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave (28 April 1718 – 22 October 1784) was a British Army officer and politician.
Career Waldegrave was the youngest son of the 1st Earl Waldegrave. He joined the 1st Regiment of Foot in 1735, rising to the rank of captain in 1739. He became a lieutenant-colonel in the 3rd Regiment of Foot in 1743 and fought in 1745 at the Battle of Fontenoy, where he was wounded, during the War of the Austrian Succession.
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Who was John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave?
British politician
When was John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave born?
John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave was born on 28 April 1718.
When did John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave die?
John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave died on 22 October 1784.
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John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave was a politician.
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John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave was British.
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