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Also Known As Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell of Eritrea and of Winchester • Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell of Eritrea and of Winchester, Viscount Wavell of Cyrenaica And Of Winchester, Viscount Keren Of Eritrea And Of Winchester
Born May 5, 1883 • Colchester • England
Died May 24, 1950 (aged 67) • London • England
Title / Office viceroy (1943-1947), India
Role In North Africa campaigns • World War II

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