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George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860). Scottish statesman: British Prime Minister 1852-1855. Reluctantly took Britain into Crimean War. 'Punch' cartoon of February 1854 showing him unable to restrain the British lion from chasing after the Russian bear. Wood engraving
George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860). Scottish statesman: British Prime Minister 1852-1855. Reluctantly took Britain into Crimean War. 'Punch' cartoon of February 1854 showing him unable to restrain the British lion from chasing after the Russian bear. Wood engraving
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