The Earl of Granard | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for St Johnstown | |
| In office 1762–1768 Serving with Charles Newcomen | |
| Preceded by | Viscount Forbes Charles Newcomen |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Fetherston Charles Newcomen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Forbes 2 April 1740 |
| Died | 15 April 1780 (aged 40) |
| Spouse(s) |
Dorothea Bayly
(m. 1759; died 1764)Lady Georgiana Augusta Berkeley
(m. 1766) |
| Relations | John Forbes (uncle) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parent(s) | George Forbes, 4th Earl of Granard Letitia Forbes, Countess of Granard |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Irish Army, British Army |
| Branch/service | Tangier Regiment 76th Regiment of Foot 29th Regiment of Foot |
| Rank | Lt.-Gen. |
George Forbes, 5th Earl of Granard PC (2 April 1740 – 15 April 1780) was an Anglo-Irish politician and peer.