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Also Known As Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds, Marquess of Carmarthen, Earl of Danby, Viscount Latimer of Danby, Viscount Osborne of Dunblane, Baron Osborne of Kiveton • Sir Thomas Osborne, 2nd Baronet
Born February 20, 1632
Died July 26, 1712 (aged 80) • England
Political Affiliation Tory Party
Role In Glorious Revolution

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