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Lord Brougham

British statesman and reformer, a contemporary.

minor

Also known as Lord Brougham

First appearance: xxxii various reminiscences

See Lord Brougham in xxxii various reminiscencesBook page

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See Lord Brougham in xxxii various reminiscences