duke of cumberland (Meaning)
Wordnet
duke of cumberland (n)
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
Synonyms & Antonyms of duke of cumberland
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duke of cumberland Sentence Examples
- The Duke of Cumberland wasted little time in suppressing the Jacobite cause.
- Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, was the commander of the Government forces.
- The Duke of Cumberland was a key figure in the Battle of Culloden.
- The Battle of Culloden was a decisive victory for the Duke of Cumberland.
- The Duke of Cumberland's victory crushed the Jacobite uprising.
- The Duke of Cumberland was known for his brutality in suppressing the Jacobites.
- The Duke of Cumberland's brutality led to being called "Butcher Cumberland."
- The Duke of Cumberland was a controversial figure in his lifetime.
- The Duke of Cumberland's reputation has been re-evaluated in recent years.
- The Duke of Cumberland still has a following among some historians and military enthusiasts.
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English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
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The Duke of Cumberland wasted little time in suppressing the Jacobite cause.
Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, was the commander of the Government forces.
The Duke of Cumberland was a key figure in the Battle of Culloden.
The Battle of Culloden was a decisive victory for the Duke of Cumberland.
