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George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle [a] KG PC JP (6 December 1608 – 3 January 1670) was an English soldier, who fought on both sides during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
George Monck, 1st duke of Albemarle was an English general who fought in Ireland and Scotland during the English Civil Wars and who was the chief architect of the Restoration of the Stuart monarchy in 1660, following 11 years of republican government.
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Quick Reference. (1608–70) English general, admiral, and statesman. He began his career as a Royalist and was taken prisoner during the English Civil War; however, he was then given a command by Parliament and later completed the suppression of the Royalists in Scotland.
George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, lived from 6 December 1608 to 3 January 1670. Also known as the Earl of Torrington, and Baron Monck of Potheridge, Beauchamp And Teyes, Monck was an English soldier who served as Cromwell's military governor in Scotland and who later brought about the restoration of Charles II.
May 29, 2018 · George Monck, 1st duke of Albemarle, 1608–70, English soldier and politician. He took part (1625) in the disastrous expedition against Cádiz and fought against the Spanish in the Netherlands.
George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle KG PC JP was an English soldier, who fought on both sides during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. A prominent military figure under the Commonwealth, his support was crucial to the Restoration of Charles II in 1660, who rewarded him with the title Duke of Albemarle and other senior positions.
George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle. (1608-1670), Soldier and statesman. Sitter associated with 49 portraits. George Monck was one of the architects of the Restoration of the monarchy, along with Pepys' patron Edward Montagu. He was an accomplished military commander and served as Joint-Commander-in-Chief with Prince Rupert, in the campaign of ...
