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Also Known As Gilbert Elliot • Baron Minto of Minto • Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 1st earl of Minto, Viscount Melgund of Melgund
Born April 23, 1751 • Scotland • (Birthday in 2 days)
Died June 21, 1814 (aged 63) • England
Title / Office governor-general (1807-1813), India
Role In Treaty of Amritsar

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