George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland

George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland

English politician, diplomat and landowner
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George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland KG, PC (9 January 1758 – 19 July 1833), known as Viscount Trentham from 1758 to 1786, as Earl Gower from 1786 to 1803 and as The Marquess of Stafford from 1803 to 1833, was an English politician, diplomat, landowner and patron of the arts from the Leveson-Gower family. He was the wealthiest man in Britain during the latter part of his life. He remains a controversial figure for his role in the Highland Clearances.

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George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland was born on Monday, 9 January 1758 in London, England. He was best known as a diplomat. Sutherland's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Friday, 19 July 1833. He had dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Capricorn.

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