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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
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Also Known As John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville, Viscount Carteret, Baron Carteret of Hawnes
Born April 22, 1690
Died January 2, 1763 (aged 72) • Bath • England
Title / Office House of Lords (1711-1763), Great Britain
Role In War of the Austrian Succession

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