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Also Known As	Henry Sidney • Henry Sydney, Earl of Romney • Viscount Sydney of Sheppey, Baron Milton • Viscount Sidney of Sheppey, Baron Milton
Born	1641 • Paris • France
Died	April 8, 1704 (aged 63) • London • England
Role In	Glorious Revolution

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