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<p> Saw some active service as a volunteer in [[Charles]] II.'s navy, and on the accession of James II. threw himself into politics as an opponent of the king; [[William]] III. showed him great favour; he was of the Queen's [[Council]] of Regency when William was in Ireland, but imprudent intriguing brought him a short confinement in the | Earl Of Charles Mordaunt Peterborough <ref name="term_78061" /> | ||
==References == | <p> [[Saw]] some active service as a volunteer in [[Charles]] II.'s navy, and on the accession of James II. threw himself into politics as an opponent of the king; [[William]] III. showed him great favour; he was of the Queen's [[Council]] of Regency when William was in Ireland, but imprudent intriguing brought him a short confinement in the Tower in 1697; the war of the Spanish Succession was the opportunity which brought him fame; appointed to the command of the British and Dutch forces, which fought for Charles of Austria, he reduced [[Barcelona]] 1705, and [[Valencia]] 1706; retook Barcelona from the French, and but for Charles's hindrance would have entered Madrid; differences with other generals led to his recall in 1707; the rest of his life was spent in retirement; he was the friend of Pope, and held by him in genuine esteem; he died in [[Lisbon]] (1658-1735). </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 15 October 2021
Earl Of Charles Mordaunt Peterborough [1]
Saw some active service as a volunteer in Charles II.'s navy, and on the accession of James II. threw himself into politics as an opponent of the king; William III. showed him great favour; he was of the Queen's Council of Regency when William was in Ireland, but imprudent intriguing brought him a short confinement in the Tower in 1697; the war of the Spanish Succession was the opportunity which brought him fame; appointed to the command of the British and Dutch forces, which fought for Charles of Austria, he reduced Barcelona 1705, and Valencia 1706; retook Barcelona from the French, and but for Charles's hindrance would have entered Madrid; differences with other generals led to his recall in 1707; the rest of his life was spent in retirement; he was the friend of Pope, and held by him in genuine esteem; he died in Lisbon (1658-1735).
