Frederick Keppel
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Frederick Keppel styled The Honourable from birth, was a British
clergy
man.
and his wife Lady Anne Lennox, daughter of Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond
. His older brothers were George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle
, who had succeeded their father as earl, Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel
, an admiral, raised to the peerage in his own right and the politician and military commander Hon. William Keppel
.
, Keppel was appointed Canon of Windsor in 1754, acting as chaplain first to King George II of Great Britain and then to the latter's son King George III of the United Kingdom. He was consecrated as Bishop of Exeter
in 1762 and became Dean of Windsor
as well as consequently Register of the Order of the Garter
three years later, holding all three posts until his death in 1777.
and eldest daughter of Hon. Edward Walpole
, a son of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. They had four children, three daughters and one son. Keppel died in 1777 and his wife survived him until 1813. His daughter Laura was wife of George FitzRoy, 2nd Baron Southampton.
Great Britain
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clergy
Clergy
Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion. A clergyman, churchman or cleric is a member of the clergy, especially one who is a priest, preacher, pastor, or other religious professional....
man.
Background
Keppel was the fifth and fourth surviving son of Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of AlbemarleWillem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle
Lieutenant-General Willem Anne van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle KG, KCB, PC, ADC was a British diplomat and an American colonist....
and his wife Lady Anne Lennox, daughter of Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, 1st Duke of Lennox, 1st Duke of Aubigny was the illegitimate son of Charles II of England and his mistress Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth....
. His older brothers were George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle
George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle
General George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle KG PC , styled Viscount Bury until 1754, was a British soldier nobleman best known for his capture of Havana in 1762 during the Seven Years' War.-Early life:...
, who had succeeded their father as earl, Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel
Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel
Admiral Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel PC was an officer of the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the War of American Independence...
, an admiral, raised to the peerage in his own right and the politician and military commander Hon. William Keppel
William Keppel (general)
Lieutenant-General William Keppel was a British soldier, the third son of Willem Anne van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle.-Military career:...
.
Career
After his graduation with a Doctor of DivinityDoctor of Divinity
Doctor of Divinity is an advanced academic degree in divinity. Historically, it identified one who had been licensed by a university to teach Christian theology or related religious subjects....
, Keppel was appointed Canon of Windsor in 1754, acting as chaplain first to King George II of Great Britain and then to the latter's son King George III of the United Kingdom. He was consecrated as Bishop of Exeter
Bishop of Exeter
The Bishop of Exeter is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Exeter in the Province of Canterbury. The incumbent usually signs his name as Exon or incorporates this in his signature....
in 1762 and became Dean of Windsor
Dean of Windsor
The Dean of Windsor is the spiritual head of the Canons of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. The Dean chairs meetings of the Chapter of Canons as primus inter pares.-List of Deans of Windsor:* William Mugge, 1348* Walter Almaly, 1380...
as well as consequently Register of the Order of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
three years later, holding all three posts until his death in 1777.
Family
On 13 September 1758, he married Laura Walpole, sister of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and EdinburghMaria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh
Maria Walpole , the Countess Waldegrave and Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh, was a member of the British Royal Family, the wife of Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh...
and eldest daughter of Hon. Edward Walpole
Edward Walpole
Sir Edward Walpole KB PC was a British politician, and a younger son of Sir Robert Walpole, Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742....
, a son of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. They had four children, three daughters and one son. Keppel died in 1777 and his wife survived him until 1813. His daughter Laura was wife of George FitzRoy, 2nd Baron Southampton.