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- He was commissioned in 1726, in the service of the British Army.[1]
He fought in the Battle of Toulon in 1743, against a Franco-Spanish fleet.[1]
He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 1746 in the service of the Tangier Regiment.[1] He was Quartermaster-General [ireland] between 1754 and 1757.[1] He was Colonel of the 76th Foot between 1756 and 1761.[1] He gained the rank of Major-General in 1759.[1] He was Colonel of the 29th Foot between 1761 and 1769.[1] He gained the rank of Lieutenant-General in 1765.[1]
He succeeded to the title of 4th Viscount of Granard, co. Longford [I., 1675] on 4 October 1765.[1] He succeeded to the title of 4th Baron Clanehugh, co. Longford [I., 1675] on 4 October 1765.[1] He succeeded to the title of 5th Baronet Forbes, of Castle Forbes, Co. Longford, Ireland [N.S., 1628] on 4 October 1765.[1] He succeeded to the title of 4th Earl of Granard [I., 1684] on 4 October 1765.[1]
Citations
1. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 1628. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
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1710 - 1769 (59 years)
d. 29 Oct 1765, Ireland 