How to Pronounce John Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset
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Mar 24, 1745 Died on 19 Jul 1799 (aged 54)
only son of Lord John Philip Sackville, second son of Lionel Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset
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About John Sackville 3rd Duke Of Dorset
- John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset, KG (24 March 1745 – 19 July 1799) was the only son of Lord John Philip Sackville, second son of Lionel Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset.
- His mother was the former Lady Frances Leveson-Gower.
- He succeeded to the dukedom in 1769 on the death of his uncle, Charles Sackville, 2nd Duke of Dorset.
- He was the British Ambassador to France between 1783 and 1789 in the lead up to the French Revolution. He is best remembered for his love of cricket.
- He was both a good player and an important patron, but his interest was sharpened by gambling, cricket being a major attraction for gamblers throughout the 18th century.
- His other sporting interests included billiards and tennis, he also acquired a reputation as a womaniser.
