Edward Arthur Henry Pakenham, 6th earl of Longford

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Also Known As	Edward Arthur Henry Pakenham, 6th earl of Longford, Baron Silchester of Silchester
Born	December 29, 1902 • London • England
Died	February 4, 1961 (aged 58) • Dublin • Ireland

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