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George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland

British diplomat, politician and landowner (1758-1833) · Politicians · Died at 75

George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland KG, PC, known as Viscount Trentham from 1758 to 1786, as Earl Gower from 1786 to 1803 and as the Marquess of Stafford from 1803 to 1833, was an English politician, diplomat, landowner and patron of the arts from the Leveson-Gower family.

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He was the wealthiest man in Britain during the latter part of his life. He remains a controversial figure for his role in the Highland Clearances.

Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1758 to 1833 · aged 75