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Augustus Paget
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This article is about the British diplomat. For the British First World War air ace, see Augustus Paget (RAF officer).
Sir Augustus Berkeley Paget GCB (16 April 1823 – 11 July 1896) was a British diplomat. In 1876, Paget was appointed a member of Queen Victoria's privy council.
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Sir Augustus Paget | |
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British Ambassador to Austria-Hungary | |
In office 1884–1893 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Preceded by | Henry Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound |
Succeeded by | Sir Edmund Monson |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 April 1823 |
Died | 11 July 1896 (Aged 73) |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
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