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George Monck, primer duque de Albemarle (también escrito Monk en textos más antiguos) JP KG PC (6 de diciembre de 1608 - 3 de enero de 1670) fue un soldado inglés que luchó en ambos bandos durante las Guerras de los Tres Reinos. Una figura militar prominente bajo la Commonwealth, su apoyo fue crucial para la Restauración de Carlos II en ...
Biography. The career of ‘honest George Monck’ requires only a brief summary. His family had been established in Devon since the 12th century, but his father was the first to enter Parliament and then only in the hope of escaping from a debtors’ prison. With a younger son’s portion of £20 p.a. Monck became a professional soldier.
George Monck, primo duca di Albemarle, conte di Torrington e barone di Potheridge (Great Potheridge House, 6 dicembre 1608 – Londra, 3 gennaio 1670), è stato un ammiraglio inglese ma anche uomo politico, figura chiave del periodo di restaurazione del potere monarchico dopo il periodo repubblicano sotto i Protettorati di Oliver e Richard Cromwell.
George Monck, 1. vévoda z Albemarle ( 6. prosince 1608 – 3. ledna 1670) byl anglický generál a námořní velitel. Sehrál velkou roli při znovunastolení Stuartovců (v osobě krále Karla II.) na anglický trůn. Za tyto služby obdržel v roce 1660 vévodský titul ( Duke of Albemarle ), a to v rámci tzv. druhého udělení ( second ...
George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, was named the first Palatine for the Carolina province on this date. Upon his death in 1670, his share of Carolina was inherited by his eldest son, Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle. Also upon his death in 1670, John Berkeley, 1st Baron of Stratton was named as the second Palatine of Carolina.
Kneeling before Charles II is loyalist hero General George Monck, the man responsible for the restoration of the English monarchy, and Charles II to his throne, without any bloodshed. Respectful bow As Charles II grasps Monck’s hand, he bends forward slightly, a gentle gesture that bestows his favor and appreciation upon the loyal general.
George Monck, the son of a baron, was born in Devon 1608. Monck became a professional soldier and on the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the forces supporting Charles I. Monck was captured at the Battle of Nantwich in 1644. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London for two years and in 1647 agreed to become a commander in the Parliamentary army.
