Bevil Granville
Sir Bevil Granville MP JP (3 May 1665 – 15 September 1706) was an English soldier and politician from Cornwall, who was MP for Fowey and Lostwithiel from 1690 to 1698. He also served as Governor of Pendennis Castle from 1693 to 1703 and Governor of Barbados from 1703 to 1706, and died at sea on his return voyage to England in September 1706.
Sir Bevil Granville MP JP | |
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Granville arms | |
| Governor of Barbados | |
| In office 1703–1706 | |
| Monarch | Queen Anne |
| Governor of Pendennis Castle | |
| In office March 1696 – 1703 | |
| Member of Parliament for Fowey | |
| In office 1695–1698 | |
| Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel | |
| In office March 1690 – July 1695 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 May 1665 (baptised) London |
| Died | 15 September 1706 (aged 41) At sea, returning from Barbados |
| Cause of death | Fever |
| Nationality | English |
| Relations | John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath (uncle); |
| Parent(s) | Bernard Granville (1631–1701); Anne Morley; |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician and colonial administrator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | England |
| Years of service | 1685 – 1703 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Granville's Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Glorious Revolution Nine Years War Steenkerque; Siege of Namur |
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