William Pepperrell
Sir William Pepperrell | |
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 Portrait by John Smibert, 1746 | |
| Chief justice of York County | |
| In office 1730–1759 | |
| Governor's Council | |
| In office 1727–1759 | |
| Massachusetts General Court | |
| In office 1726–1727 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1696 |
| Died | 6 July 1759 (aged 63) Kittery Point, Massachusetts Bay |
| Spouse | Mary Hirst (m. 17 March 1723) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Merchant, statesman and soldier |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Massachusetts Great Britain |
| Branch/service | Massachusetts Militia British Army |
Years of service | 1717–1759 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Battles/wars | |
Major-General Sir William Pepperrell, 1st Baronet (27 June 1696 – 6 July 1759) was an American merchant, politician and military officer. He is widely remembered for organizing, financing, and leading the 1745 expedition that captured the French fortress of Louisbourg during King George's War. He owned a number of slaves and was one of the wealthiest people in the Thirteen Colonies.