Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 2nd Earl of Minto
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Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 2nd Earl of Minto, GCB, PC (/kɪˈnɪnmənd/;[1] 16 November 1782 – 31 July 1859), styled as Viscount Melgund between 1813 and 1814, was a British diplomat and Whig politician.
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The Earl of Minto | |
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First Lord of the Admiralty | |
In office 15 September 1835 – 30 August 1841 | |
Monarchs | William IV Queen Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Viscount Melbourne |
Preceded by | The Lord Auckland |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Haddington |
Personal details | |
Born | (1782-11-16)16 November 1782 |
Died | 31 July 1859(1859-07-31) (aged 76) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Mary Brydone (d. 1853) |
Children | 10 |
Parent(s) | Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto Anna Maria Amyand |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | St. John's College, Cambridge University of Edinburgh |
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