William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe

For the surrealist painter, see William Howe (painter).

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Surrealist - William Howe (painter)

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Sir William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe (August 10, 1729-July 12,1814) was a British General who was Commander-in-Chief of British forces during the American Revolutionary War, one of the three Howe brothers. He was knighted after his successes in 1775 and was henceforth Sir William, inheriting the viscountcy only upon his brother's death in 1799.

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August 10 - 1729 - July 12 - 1814 - British - American Revolutionary War - 1775 - 1799

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William was born in England, the third son of Emmanuel Howe, 2nd Viscount Howe and Mary Sophia, the daughter of Baroness Kielmansegge the half-sister of King George I. This connection with the crown may have improved the careers of all three sons but all were also very capable officers. William's eldest brother was General George Howe, who was killed at Ticonderoga in 1758. The next brother was Admiral Richard Howe who joined him in America during the revolution.

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England - King George I - George Howe - Ticonderoga - 1758 - Richard Howe

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