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Also Known As Edward Law, earl of Ellenborough, Viscount Southam of Southam, Baron Ellenborough of Ellenborough
Born September 8, 1790 • London • England
Died December 22, 1871 (aged 81) • Gloucestershire • England
Title / Office governor-general (1842-1844), India • House of Lords (1818-1871), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1813-1818), United Kingdom

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