John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, was a notable British statesman whose political career significantly impacted 18th-century Britain. Born on…
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William Cavendish, the 4th Duke of Devonshire, was a prominent figure in British politics during the mid-18th century. His political…
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Read More »Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica on 15 August 1769 which came under French…
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