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Lionel Sackville, Duke of Dorset


(b. Jan. 18, 1688, Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent – d. Oct. 9, 1765, Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent )

Gender: M

Lionel Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset (1688-1765) was Warden of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle. He was succeeded in this post by the Earl of Holderness.

Also known as:

  • Duke of Dorset
  • Lionel Sackville


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