William Pepperrell
William Pepperrell was born on June 27, 1696. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About William Pepperrell
Major-General Sir William Pepperrell, 1st Baronet (27 June 1696 – 6 July 1759) was an American merchant, politician and military officer. He is widely remembered for organizing, financing, and leading the 1745 expedition that captured the French fortress of Louisbourg during King George's War. He owned a number of slaves and was one of the wealthiest people in the Thirteen Colonies.