Family and Education
b. 5 Apr. 1724, 1st s. of William Anne, 2nd Earl of Albemarle, by Lady Anne Lennox, da. of Charles, 1st Duke of Richmond. educ. Westminster 1732-40. m. 20 Apr. 1770, Anne, da. of Sir John Miller, 4th Bt., of Lavant, Suss., 1s. suc. fa. as 3rd Earl 22 Dec. 1754; K.G. 26 Dec. 1765.
Offices Held
Ensign 2 Ft. Gds. 1738; capt.-lt. 1 Drags. 1741; capt.-lt. 2 Ft. Gds. 1743, capt. and lt.-col. 1745; brevet col. 1746; col. 20 Ft. 1749 – 55, 3 Drags. 1755 – d.; maj.-gen. 1756; lt.-gen. 1759; gov. Jersey 1761 – d.; c.-in-c. at capture of Havana 1762; gen. 1772.
Ld. of the bedchamber to the Duke of Cumberland 1746 – 65; equerry to the Princess of Wales 1751; P.C. 28 Jan. 1761.
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Commons 1715-1754
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KEPPEL, George, Visct. Bury (1724-72)
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