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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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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