Portrait of George Le Febvre (1722-1812)

Context Note: First-cousin of Rev Dr James Bandinel (1733-1804). This portrait of George le Febvre may well have been painted in 1745, when his father became Seigneur of Blanchelande. It is thought that his brother Nicolas (GMAG 207) died in his 30s or 40s and George inherited the Fief Blanchelande (a feudal estate) on the …

Biography of George Le Febvre (1722-1812)

Context Note: First-cousin of Rev Dr James Bandinel (1733-1804). 1812. GEORGE LEFEBVRE, Seigneur de Blanchelande, died 8th December. He was colonel commanding the 1st or East Regiment of the Guernsey Militia Infantry when it marched up at night with the greatest alacrity to Fort George, 24th March, 1783, to assist in the suppression of a …