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George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax
George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax

George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax, was a 17th-century English statesman known for his significant political influence during the Glorious Revolution. He served under Charles I and later became an advisor to William III, contributing to fiscal and military policies. His reforms and ideas had a lasting impact on British politics. more

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