Lord George Lennox facts for kids
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Lord George Lennox
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Lord George Lennox, by George Romney
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| Born | 29 November 1737 |
| Died | 25 March 1805 (aged 67) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 33rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Seven Years' War |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Louisa Kerr |
General Lord George Henry Lennox (born November 29, 1737 – died March 25, 1805) was an important British Army officer. He was also a politician who served in the House of Commons. This was a part of the British Parliament, similar to today's government. He was a Member of Parliament from 1761 to 1790.
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Early Life and Family Connections
Lord George Lennox was born into a very important family. He was the second son of Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond. This also meant he was a great-grandson of King Charles II of England. He was also the brother of the famous Lennox sisters, who were well-known in society.
Military Career and Service
Lord George Lennox began his military career early. On December 17, 1751, he became an ensign in the Coldstream Guards. This was a very famous part of the British Army. He quickly moved up in rank.
Leading Regiments
By March 23, 1756, he was promoted to captain. He then joined the 25th Regiment of Foot. From 1758 to 1762, George Lennox was the Colonel of the 33rd Regiment of Foot. A colonel is a high-ranking officer who leads a regiment.
In 1757, a second group, or battalion, was added to the 33rd Regiment. This new group later became its own regiment, called the 72nd Regiment of Foot. His older brother, Charles Lennox, became the colonel of this new 72nd Regiment. George Lennox then took full command of the original 33rd Regiment.
Fighting in the Seven Years' War
In May 1758, the 33rd Regiment moved to the Isle of Wight. They were preparing for an attack on the French coast. This attack was part of the Seven Years' War, a big conflict between many European countries.
On August 1, both the 33rd and 72nd Regiments took part in a successful raid on Cherbourg. Cherbourg is a city in France. During this raid, they destroyed 30 French ships. They also captured 200 guns and many French flags. After this successful mission, George Lennox and the 33rd Regiment stayed on the Isle of Wight. They were there for security duties.
On December 29, 1762, he became the Colonel of the 25th Regiment of Foot. He remained in command of this regiment until he passed away. In 1784, he was given the important role of Constable of the Tower of London.
Political Life and Public Service
Lord George Lennox was also active in politics. He served as a Member of Parliament for two different areas.
Serving in Parliament
He represented Chichester in Parliament from 1761 to 1767. After that, he represented Sussex from 1767 to 1790. His own son later took over his seat in Sussex. In 1784, he was also made a member of the Privy Council. This was a group of important advisors to the King.
Other Public Roles
In 1772, he was elected Mayor of Chichester. This shows his involvement in local government as well as national politics.
Family Life
Lord George Lennox married Lady Louisa Kerr in 1759. She was the daughter of William Kerr, 4th Marquess of Lothian. Together, they had four children:
- Lady Maria Louisa Lennox (born 1760 – died 1843).
- Lady Emily Charlotte Lennox (born 1763 – died 1832). She married Admiral Hon. Sir George Cranfield Berkeley. They had children.
- Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond (born 1764 – died 1819). He became a duke like his grandfather.
- Lady Georgiana Lennox (born 1765 – died 1841). She married Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst.
Lord George Lennox arranged a marriage for his son Charles. Charles married an heiress from the Clan Gordon family. This family was known for supporting the Jacobite cause in the past.
Images for kids
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Lord George Lennox, by George Romney
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Emilia Charlotte Lennox, painted by John Hoppner.
