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Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character

Sir Richard Birnie

British police magistrate, a friend of Babbage.

minor

Also known as Sir Richard Birnie, Sir Richard

First appearance: xxxii various reminiscences

Sir Richard Birnie first appears in 0067 xxxii various reminiscences.

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