George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland
British diplomat
Date of Birth: 09-Jan-1758
Place of Birth: London
Date of Death: 19-Jul-1833
Profession: politician, diplomat
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland
- George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland KG, PC (9 January 1758 – 19 July 1833), known as Viscount Trentham from 1758 to 1786, as Earl Gower from 1786 to 1803 and as The Marquess of Stafford from 1803 to 1833, was an English politician, diplomat, landowner and patron of the arts from the Leveson-Gower family.
- He was the wealthiest man in Britain during the latter part of his life.
- He remains a controversial figure for his role in the Highland Clearances.
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| Date of birth/death | 18 October 1770 | 20 April 1845 | |
| Location of birth/death | Dudley | London | |
| Work location | Birmingham; Italy; London (1790–1845) | ||
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