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Granville George Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville
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Also Known As Granville George Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville, Viscount Granville of Stone Park, Baron Leveson of Stone
Born May 11, 1815 • London • England
Died March 31, 1891 (aged 75) • London • England
Title / Office House of Lords (1846-1891), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1836-1846), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Liberal Party • Whig Party
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