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James Andrew Broun Ramsay, marquess and 10th earl of Dalhousie: Quick Facts

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Also Known As James Andrew Broun Ramsay, Marquess and 10th Earl of Dalhousie
Born April 22, 1812 • Scotland
Died December 19, 1860 (aged 48) • Scotland
Title / Office governor-general (1847-1856), India • House of Lords (1837-1860), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Tory Party
Role In British raj

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