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Edward Arthur Henry Pakenham, 6th earl of Longford
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Also Known As Edward Arthur Henry Pakenham, 6th earl of Longford, Baron Silchester of Silchester
Born December 29, 1902 • London • England
Died February 4, 1961 (aged 58) • Dublin • Ireland
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