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The History of Henry Esmond · Character

General Cadogan

A senior officer under Marlborough, involved in military campaigns.

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Also known as Cadogan, Mr. Cadogan, Major-General Cadogan

First appearance: ix i make the campaign of 1704

General Cadogan first appears in 0027 ix i make the campaign of 1704.

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LMLord MohunLMLady MarlboroughRSRichard SteeleTEThomas EsmondGWGeneral WebbGCGeneral Cadogan

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  • Castlewood Family & Circle

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