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Also Known As Roundell Palmer, 1st Earl of Selborne, Viscount Wolmer of Blackmoor, Baron Selborne of Selborne
Born November 27, 1812 • England • (Birthday in 4 days)
Died May 4, 1895 (aged 82) • England
Title / Office attorney general (1863-1865), United Kingdom
Role In Judicature Act of 1873

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