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Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine, FSA Scot ( / ˈɛlɡɪn /; 20 July 1766 – 14 November 1841), often known as Lord Elgin, was a British nobleman, diplomat, and collector, known primarily for the controversial procurement of marble sculptures (known as the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon and other structures on the ...
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Jul 20, 1998 · Thomas Bruce, 7th earl of Elgin was a British diplomatist and art collector, famous for his acquisition of the Greek sculptures now known as the “Elgin Marbles.”
James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine, KT, GCB, KCSI, PC, FSA Scot (20 July 1811 – 20 November 1863) was a British colonial administrator and diplomat. He served as Governor of Jamaica (1842–1846), Governor General of the Province of Canada (1847–1854), and Viceroy of India (1862–1863). [1]
Jan 11, 2022 · How the Much-Debated Elgin Marbles Ended Up in England. For two centuries, diplomat Thomas Bruce has been held up as a shameless plunderer. The real history is more complicated, argues the author...
Jun 5, 2024 · The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures and architectural details originally from the Parthenon in Athens that are now housed in the British Museum. The taking of the marbles by Lord Elgin has been the subject of controversy since their original removal.
Thomas Bruce, earl of Elgin. (1766–1841). A British diplomat and art collector, Lord Elgin was famous for his acquisition of the Greek sculptures now known as the Elgin Marbles. Elgin’s acquisition of the sculptures caused a controversy that continued long after his death.
Lord Elgin was the son in law of Lord Durham and an energetic supporter of reform in the Britain. With the rejection of the Tories and the election of the reformers in 1848 in Parliament, Elgin was given instructions to direct Canada towards the full form of responsible government and he began this process by calling on both Baldwin and ...
