8Th Earl Of James Bruce Elgin
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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).
