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Born July 8, 1836 • London • England
Died July 2, 1914 (aged 77) • London • England
Title / Office House of Commons (1876-1914), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Conservative Party • Liberal Party • Liberal Unionism
Role In South African War

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