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Francis Egerton, 3rd duke of Bridgewater
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Also Known As Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgwater • Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, Marquess of Brackley, Earl of Bridgewater, Viscount Brackley, Baron of Ellesmere
Born May 21, 1736 • England
Died March 8, 1803 (aged 66) • London • England

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