Richard Howe

From the University of Tanzania

Biography

Richard Howe, later to be Admiral Lord Richard Howe and Viscount Howe of Langar, was born in London in 1726. His father was a prominent public official who served as the governor of Barbados. His mother was the daughter of a mistress of George I. These parental connections, plus Howe’s considerable talents, led to a fast start in a distinguished career. Howe attended Eton and, as was common for that day, began his naval career at age 14.