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Biography

Born in England, he was the youngest son of the Earl of Elgin. From 1844-1846 he served as colonel Secretary at Hong Kong. In 1846 he was lieutenant Governor to Newfoundland. In 1847 he was consul-general to the Republic of Bolivia. In 1865 he was selected to be the British representative to Washington. He lived and died unmarried.

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Biography: 
Born in England, he was the youngest son of the Earl of Elgin. From 1844-1846 he served as colonel Secretary at Hong Kong. In 1846 he was lieutenant Governor to Newfoundland. In 1847 he was consul-general to the Republic of Bolivia. In 1865 he was selected to be the British representative to Washington. He lived and died unmarried.
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
The Gentleman's Magazine, July-December 1867
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Sylvanus Urban
Publisher Location: 
London
Publisher Name: 
Bradbury, Evans, & Co
Year: 
1867
Start Page: 
677
End Page: 
678
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
The Gentleman's Magazine, July-December 1867
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Sylvanus Urban
Publisher Location: 
London
Publisher Name: 
Bradbury, Evans, & Co
Year: 
1867
Start Page: 
677
End Page: 
678
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
The Gentleman's Magazine, July-December 1867
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Sylvanus Urban
Publisher Location: 
London
Publisher Name: 
Bradbury, Evans, & Co
Year: 
1867
Start Page: 
677
End Page: 
678