George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle

George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle KG PC JP was an English soldier, who fought on both sides during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. A prominent military figure under the Commonwealth, his support was crucial to the Restoration of Charles II in 1660, who rewarded him with the title Duke of Albemarle and other senior positions.

6 December 1608

Born on the same birth day (6 December): Adriana Moisés Pinto • Arthur Henry Adams • Britt Assombalonga • Don Nickles • Giannis Antetokounmpo • Heather Mizeur • Helen Cornelius • James Elphinston • Linda Creed • Niccolò Zucchi • Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland • Ravindra Jadeja • Richard Speck • Robb Royer • Shannon Bobbitt • Warren Bardsley • William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle

Born in the same month (December 1608): John Milton