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William Pitt Amherst, lst Earl Amherst: Quick Facts

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Also Known As William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst of Arracan, Viscount Holmesdale, Baron Amherst of Montreal • William Pitt Amherst
Born January 14, 1773 • Bath • England
Died March 13, 1857 (aged 84) • England
Title / Office governor-general (1823-1828), India

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