Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin

Scottish nobleman and diplomat

Date of Birth: 20-Jul-1766

Place of Birth: Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 14-Nov-1841

Profession: diplomat

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin

  • Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine (; 20 July 1766 – 14 November 1841) was a Scottish nobleman, soldier, politician and diplomat, known primarily for the controversial removal of marble sculptures (also known as the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon in Athens.
  • Elgin's removal of the sculptures and the legality of his actions are the subject of dispute between the international community and the British Museum.

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