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Charles Montagu, 1st earl of Halifax
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Also Known As Baron Halifax of Halifax • Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax, Viscount Sunbury
Born April 16, 1661 • England
Died May 19, 1715 (aged 54) • London • England

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