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Also Known As John Hay, 2nd earl and 1st marquess of Tweeddale, Earl of Gifford, Viscount of Walden, Lord Hay of Yester
Born c.August 13, 1625 • Scotland
Died August 11, 1697 • Edinburgh • Scotland
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