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George Nugent Temple Grenville, 1st marquess of Buckingham: Quick Facts

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Also Known As 2nd earl Temple
Born June 17, 1753 • England
Died February 11, 1813 (aged 59) • England
Title / Office House of Lords (1779-1813), Great Britain • House of Commons (1774-1779), Great Britain

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