James Bertie
English nobleman and 1st Earl of Abingdon
Born
June 16th, 1653
371 years ago
Died
1699
326 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Born in 1653, an English nobleman served in the House of Lords. Created 1st Earl of Abingdon in 1679, held significant influence in the court of Charles II. Participated in political affairs of the time and contributed to the governance of the kingdom. Involved in various local and national matters during the late 17th century.
Created 1st Earl of Abingdon in 1679
Served in the House of Lords
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