George II

introduced the title into England when, in 1736, he created the Duke of Argyll and the Earl of Orkney field-marshals, but it had been long in use in the German armies, and is of German origin. In Great Britain the dignity is conferred by selection anc is held by but few officers, Fielding, Henry, an English nov: elist; born in Sharpham Park, Som ersetshire, April 22, 1707, of the bloox of the Hapsburgs. After ill succe a: playwright and lawyer he embarkec upon a literary career, in which he won fame. He died in Lisbon, Oct 8, 1754.