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<p> Statesman and diplomatist, born in London; governor of [[Jamaica]] and Canada; negotiated important treaties with | 8Th Earl Of James Bruce Elgin <ref name="term_72630" /> | ||
==References == | <p> Statesman and diplomatist, born in London; governor of [[Jamaica]] and Canada; negotiated important treaties with China and Japan; rendered opportune assistance at the Indian Mutiny by diverting to the succour of Lord Canning an expedition that was proceeding to China under his command; after holding office as Postmaster-General he became Viceroy of India, where he died; his Journal and [[Letters]] are published (1811-1863). </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 15 October 2021
8Th Earl Of James Bruce Elgin [1]
Statesman and diplomatist, born in London; governor of Jamaica and Canada; negotiated important treaties with China and Japan; rendered opportune assistance at the Indian Mutiny by diverting to the succour of Lord Canning an expedition that was proceeding to China under his command; after holding office as Postmaster-General he became Viceroy of India, where he died; his Journal and Letters are published (1811-1863).
