John Buchan

Scottish author and politician (1875–1940)

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Lived 1875–1940, aged 65United Kingdom

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#247
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Era
1875–1940
Aged 65

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Updated 2026-06-01

John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir was a Scottish novelist, historian, British Army officer, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation.

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John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir was a Scottish novelist, historian, British Army officer, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation.

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