John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier
British field marshal (1680–1770) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Lord Ligonier" redirects here. See also Lord Ligonier (slave ship).
Field Marshal John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier, KB, PC (7 November 1680 – 28 April 1770), was a French Huguenot exile, born Jean Louis de Ligonier in Castres, Southern France. He had a long and distinguished career in the British army and was appointed Commander-in-chief in 1757.
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John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier | |
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Master-General of the Ordnance | |
In office 1759–1763 | |
Commander-in-Chief of the Forces | |
In office 1757–1759 | |
Military Governor of Plymouth | |
In office 1752–1759 | |
Governor of Guernsey | |
In office 1750–1752 | |
Member of Parliament for Bath | |
In office 1748–1763 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1680-11-07)7 November 1680 Castres, France |
Died | 28 April 1770(1770-04-28) (aged 89) North Audley St, London |
Resting place | St Andrews, Cobham, Surrey [1] |
Relations | Francis Ligonier (1693–1746) |
Awards | Knight of the Bath |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Years of service | 1702–1759 |
Rank | Field marshal |
Unit | Colonel, 7th Dragoon Guards 1720–1749 Grenadier Guards 1757–1770 |
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During the Seven Years' War, he also served as Master-General of the Ordnance, effectively acting as Minister of War for the Pitt–Newcastle ministry. He retired from active duty in 1763 and died at his home in London on 28 April 1770.