George Howard, English field marshal and politician (born 1718)

George Howard (British Army officer)

British soldier and politician (1718–1796)

Field Marshal Sir George Howard KB PC was a British military officer and politician. After commanding the 3rd Regiment of Foot at the Battle of Fontenoy in May 1745 during the War of the Austrian Succession and after commanding that regiment again at the Battle of Falkirk Muir…