About George Edgcumbe
Lived 1800 – 1882 (aged 81). George Edgcumbe was a British diplomat and politician.
George Edgcumbe (23 June 1800 – 18 February 1882) was a British diplomat and politician.
Biography He was the youngest son of Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. He was educated at Harrow School, and at Balliol College, Oxford. In 1834, he married Fanny Lucy, daughter of Sir John Shelley, 6th Baronet; they had 6 children.
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Who was George Edgcumbe?
British diplomat
When was George Edgcumbe born?
George Edgcumbe was born on 23 June 1800.
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George Edgcumbe died on 18 February 1882.
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George Edgcumbe was a diplomat and politician.
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George Edgcumbe was British.
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· DBpedia: George Edgcumbe (1800–1882)
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