Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe

(b. March 8, 1726, London, England – d. Aug. 5, 1799, London, England )

Gender: M

Richard Howe (1726-1799) was Admiral of the Fleet during the Seven Years War and the French Revolutionary Wars. He became the 4th Viscount Howe after the death of his brother George Howe (c.1725-1758), who was a Brigadier-General in the British army and was killed during the attempt to capture Fort Carillon from the French; he was awarded an earldom as the 1st Earl Howe.

Also known as:

Richard Howe
4th Viscount Howe

Mentioned in 6 letters

Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley	1072
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3094
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3101
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3265
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3330
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3359

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