William Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney
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William Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney
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Lieutenant-General William Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney, KB was a British Army officer and politician who served from 1695 until 1756. From 1725 to 1757, he also sat in the Parliament of Ireland as MP for Kilmallock, although he rarely attended. A tough, reliable and courageous soldier, Blakeney was also known for his innovative approach to weapons drill and training. One of the few officers to bolster their reputation during the Jacobite rising of 1745, he was rewarded by being appointed Lieute
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British Army officer and politician
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2023-10-29T15:28:18Z
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