The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character
Lord Loudoun
British commander-in-chief in America during the French and Indian War.
minor
Also known as Loudoun
First appearance: Agent of Pennsylvania in London
Lord Loudoun's tie to Sir William Keith is one of the pressures that moves The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Arrives in Philadelphia to mediate between the governor and Assembly; detains packets and causes delays in Franklin's departure.
Lord Loudoun first appears in 0022 xix agent of pennsylvania in london.
With Sir William Keith (professional): Loudoun succeeded Keith as governor and dealt with the aftermath of Keith's policies. With Sir William Keith (professional): Loudoun succeeded Keith as governor and dealt with the aftermath of Keith's policies.
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- Professional
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Character groups
- Extended Network and Collaborators
- Early Influences and Mentors
- Protagonist
- Childhood and Financial Ties
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- Sir William Keith
professional · ambivalent
Loudoun succeeded Keith as governor and dealt with the aftermath of Keith's policies. How this plays out →
- Sir William Keith
professional · ambivalent
Loudoun succeeded Keith as governor and dealt with the aftermath of Keith's policies. How this plays out →
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