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Quote by John Lubbock

“We may sit in our library and yet be in all quarters of the earth.”

Quote by John Lubbock

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John Lubbock was a prominent British banker born on April 30, 1834, and passed away on May 28, 1913. He made significant contributions to the banking industry and played a crucial role in the development of the British financial system during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more

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