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Alexander Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie

British military officer and politician (1872–1955); recipient of the victoria cross.

Born July 6th, 1872 in Windsor. [ref]

Died May 2nd, 1955 at 82 years old in Gloucestershire.

Occupations
politician

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