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Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale

British noble, diplomat, collector, and writer (1837-1916).

Born February 24th, 1837 in Mayfair.

Died August 17th, 1916 at 79 years old

Occupations
["botanist", "children's writer", "collector of fairy tales", "diplomat", "politician", "translator", "writer"]

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving