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title: William Pepperrell
author: John Smibert
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21305/william-pepperrell/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-11-17
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# William Pepperrell

_Authored by John Smibert_

## Image File

[![William Pepperrell](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21305.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21305.jpg)

## Image Caption

Portrait of William Pepperrell, oil on canvas painting by John Smibert, 1746.

Pepperrell (1696-1759) led the colonial troops that captured the fortress of Louisbourg in 1745 during [King George's War](https://www.worldhistory.org/King_George's_War/). He was made a baronet for his victory and became the only American to achieve that rank.

Peabody Essex Museum, Salem.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Smibert, J. (2025, November 17). William Pepperrell. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21305/william-pepperrell/>
### Chicago
Smibert, John. "William Pepperrell." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 17, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21305/william-pepperrell/>.
### MLA
Smibert, John. "William Pepperrell." *World History Encyclopedia*, 17 Nov 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21305/william-pepperrell/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:William_Pepperrell.jpg) by [**John Smibert**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:William_Pepperrell.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 17 November 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.