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James Hudson (diplomat)
British diplomat (1810–85) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir James Hudson GCB (1810 – 20 September 1885) was a British diplomat. He is noted for his time as British ambassador to Turin between 1852 and 1863, as an italophile and strong supporter of Italian unification, and a collector of Italian art.
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Sir James Hudson GCB | |
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Born | 1810 Bessingby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Died | 26 September 1885 (aged 76) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Known for | Ambassador to Turin |
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