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George Forbes, 3rd Earl of Granard


(b. Oct. 21, 1685, Ireland – d. June 19, 1765, Ireland )

Gender: M

George Forbes (1685-1765) was a naval commander. He married the Hon. Mary Stewart, widow of Phineas Preston, in 1709.

Also known as:

  • Governor of the Leeward Islands

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