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Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley
British diplomat (1804–1884) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Richard Charles Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley, KG, GCB, PC (17 June 1804 – 15 July 1884), known as The Lord Cowley between 1847 and 1857, was a British diplomat. He served as British Ambassador to France between 1852 and 1867.
Quick Facts British Ambassador to France, Monarch ...
The Earl Cowley | |
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British Ambassador to France | |
In office 1852–1867 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | The Marquess of Normanby |
Succeeded by | The Lord Lyons |
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Born | 17 June 1804 Hertford Street, Mayfair, London |
Died | 15 July 1884 Albemarle Street, London |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Olivia Cecilia FitzGerald (d. 1885) |
Alma mater | Brasenose College, Oxford |
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