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George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
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George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

Politician · born January 11, 1859 · died 1925

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George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, known as Lord Curzon, was a British statesman, Conservative politician, explorer and writer who served as Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905 and Foreign Secretary from 1919 to 1924.

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  1. ~39Received the Fellow of the Royal Society1898
  2. 39Became Governor-General of IndiaJanuary 6, 1899
  3. ~56Became Lord Privy Seal1915
  4. 57Became Lord President of the CouncilDecember 10, 1916
  5. 57Became Leader of the House of LordsDecember 10, 1916
  6. 60Became Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth AffairsOctober 23, 1919

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