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James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin

British colonial administrator and diplomat

Born
July 20, 1811
Died
November 20, 1863 (aged 52)
Known as
politician, diplomat, governor

James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine, 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). He is also noted for his role during the Second Opium War.

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