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Also Known As James Bruce, 8th earl of Elgin, 12th earl of Kincardine
Born July 20, 1811 • London • England
Died November 20, 1863 (aged 52) • Dharamshala • India • (Anniversary in 7 days)
Title / Office viceroy (1862-1863), India • governor-general (1847-1854), Canada • House of Lords (1841-1863), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Tory Party

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