Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey
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1729 – 1807
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Who was Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey?
Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey KB PC was a British general of the 18th century. He was the fourth son of Sir Henry Grey, 1st Baronet, of Howick in Northumberland. He served in the Seven Years' War, American War of Independence and French Revolutionary War. Following the Battle of Paoli in 1777 he became known as "No-flint Grey".
His eldest son was the Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey.
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- Born
- Oct 23, 1729
Kingdom of Great Britain - Children
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- Nov 14, 1807
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on July 23, 2013
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