George III, Elizabeth Percy, and Hugh Percy green plaque

Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

The First Duke of Northumberland. The first Duke of Northumberland was born here in 1712. Formerly Sir Hugh Smithson, he married Lady Elizabeth Percy & succeeded her father as Earl of Northumberland in 1750. He was made Duke of Northumberland in 1766 being the only Duke created by George III. The Du

ke retained a lifelong interest in & contact with his birthplaces Northallerton.

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