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The Rt. Hon. Sir George Howard, KB (June 17, 1718 – July 16, 1796) was a British military officer. He participated in the American Revolution, and before attaining the rank of field marshal, he commanded various regiments, including the 3rd Regiment of Foot, the 1st Regiment of Dragoon Guards (the King's), and the 7th Regiment of Dragoons (the Queen's). He became field marshal on October 12, 1793, and was previously made a Privy Councillor and a Knight of the Bath. He served in Parliament as MP for Lostwithiel from 1761 to 1766 and for Stamford from 1768 until his death.
