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Also Known As Frederic John Napier Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford of Chelmsford, Baron Chelmsford of Chelmsford
Born August 12, 1868 • London • United Kingdom
Died April 1, 1933 (aged 64) • London • United Kingdom
Title / Office viceroy (1916-1921), India • governor (1909-1913), New South Wales • governor (1905-1909), Queensland
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