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Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine, FSA Scot ( / ˈɛlɡɪn /; 20 July 1766 – 14 November 1841), often known as Lord Elgin, was a British nobleman, diplomat, and collector, known primarily for the controversial procurement of marble sculptures (known as the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon and other structures on the Acropo...
- The controversial procurement of Marble Sculptures from the Parthenon, Acropolis in Greece
- 1771–1841
James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine, KT, GCB, KCSI, PC, FSA Scot (20 July 1811 – 20 November 1863) was a British colonial administrator and diplomat. He served as Governor of Jamaica (1842–1846), Governor General of the Province of Canada (1847–1854), and Viceroy of India (1862–1863). [1]
- Victor Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin
- Sir Robert Napier, As Acting Governor-General
Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Kincardine (1663–1739/1740), third and youngest son of Alexander Bruce (the 4th Earl) William Bruce, 8th Earl of Kincardine (1710–1740), son of Thomas Bruce. Charles Bruce, 5th Earl of Elgin and 9th Earl of Kincardine (1732–1771), son of William Bruce.
- Edward Bruce, 1st Earl of Kincardine
- Baron Elgin, Lord Bruce of Kinloss, Lord Bruce of Torry
- Charles Bruce, Lord Bruce
- Alexander Bruce, 15th Earl of Kincardine
Thomas Bruce (Broomhall, Escocia; 20 de julio de 1766-París, 14 de noviembre de 1841), también conocido como el 7.º conde de Elgin y 11.º duque de Kincardine, fue un noble, soldado, político y diplomático británico, conocido principalmente por la controvertida adquisición de las esculturas de mármol (conocidas como los Mármoles de ...
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- Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine
Thomas Bruce , también conocido como el 7.º conde de Elgin y 11.º duque de Kincardine, fue un noble, soldado, político y diplomático británico, conocido principalmente por la controvertida adquisición de las esculturas de mármol del Partenón de Atenas.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES. EARLS OF. ELGIN AND KINCARDINE THOMAS Bruce, 7th earl of Elgin (1766-1841), British diplomatist and art collector, was born on the 10th of July 1766, and in 1771 succeeded his brother in the Scottish peerage as the 7th earl of Elgin (cr. 1633), and 11th of Kincardine (cr. 1647).
BRUCE, JAMES, 8th Earl of ELGIN and 12th Earl of KINCARDINE, colonial administrator; b. 20 July 1811 in London, England, second son of Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine, the “saviour” of the “Elgin Marbles,” and of Elizabeth Oswald; d. 20 Nov. 1863 at Dharmsala, India.
