Edward Grey
British politician and ornithologist
Born
April 25th, 1862
163 years ago
Died
September 7th, 1933
91 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as Foreign Secretary during World War I
Published 'Birds of Prey' and other ornithological works
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