3rd Troop of Horse Guards
The 3rd Troop of Horse Guards was formed in 1658 as the 2nd, or The Duke of York's Troop of Horse Guards from followers of Charles II in exile in Holland. In 1670, it became the 3rd Troop of Horse Guards and was absorbed by the 1st Troop of Horse Guards in 1746.
Colonels of the 3rd Troop of Horse Guards
- Unknown, 1658-1660
- Col. Charles Berkeley, 1st Earl of Falmouth, 1660-1665
- Lt-Gen. Louis de Duras, 2nd Earl of Feversham, 1665-1685
- Gen. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1685-1688
- Lt-Gen. James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick, 1688-1689
- Gen. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1689-1692 (reappointed)
- Gen. Richard Savage, 4th Earl Rivers, 1692-1703
- Lt-Gen. Charles Butler, 1st Earl of Arran, 1703-1715
- Gen. George Cholmondeley, 2nd Earl of Cholmondeley, 1715-1733
- Gen. Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle, 1733-1745
- F.M. James O'Hara, 2nd Baron Tyrawley, 1745-1746
References
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