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George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton: Quick Facts

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Born January 17, 1709 • England
Died August 22, 1773 (aged 64) • England
Title / Office House of Lords (1756-1773), Great Britain • Chancellor of the Exchequer (1755-1756), Great Britain • House of Commons (1735-1756), Great Britain
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