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Born October 17, 1725 • London • England
Died December 26, 1797 (aged 72) • London • England
Title / Office House of Commons (1774-1790), Great Britain • House of Commons (1769-1769), Great Britain • House of Commons (1757-1764), Great Britain
Role In Gordon Riots

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