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Also Known As	Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich, Viscount Hinchingbrooke, Baron Montagu of Saint Neots • Edward Mountagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich
Born	July 27, 1625 • England
Died	June 7, 1672 (aged 46) • England

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