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Field Marshal Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond, 3rd Duke of Lennox, 3rd Duke of Aubigny, KG, PC, FRS (22 February 1735 – 29 December 1806), styled Earl of March until 1750, of Goodwood House in Sussex and of Richmond House in London, was a British Army officer and politician.
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4 de abr. de 2024 · Charles Lennox, 3rd duke of Richmond (born February 22, 1735, London, England—died December 29, 1806, Goodwood, Sussex) was one of the most progressive British politicians of the 18th century, being chiefly known for his advanced views on parliamentary reform.
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29 de abr. de 2022 · Death: December 29, 1806 (71) Goodwood, Sussex, England. Place of Burial: Chichester Cathedral, England. Immediate Family: Son of Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond and Sarah Lennox, Duchess of Richmond. Husband of Mary, Duchess of Richmond and Mary Bennett.
Field Marshal Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond, 3rd Duke of Lennox, 3rd Duke of Aubigny, KG, PC, FRS (22 February 1735 – 29 December 1806), styled Earl of March until 1750, of Goodwood House in Sussex and of Richmond House in London, was a British Army officer and politician.
Charles Lennox, the 3rd Duke of Richmond by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1758) The Marquis of Rockingham, the leader of the Whigs, died on 1st July 1782. Richmond attempted to become leader of the party, but his radical views on parliamentary reform ensured that he was defeated by the Duke of Portland.
Through the influence of his uncle Charles Lennox, 3rd duke of Richmond, he rose rapidly, and on 26 March 1789 became a captain in the Coldstream foot guards. This angered its commander, the duke of York, the king's son, and his criticism of the appointment drew a swift reply.
Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox. Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry. Politician, soldier and art patron. A leading Whig statesman, he advocated parliamentary reform and supported the aspirations of the American colonists for greater independence.
