Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis

Field Marshal Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis KG PC PC GCB OM GCMG CSI DSO MC CD (10 December 1891 – 16 June 1969) was a British military commander and field marshal of Anglo-Irish descent who served with distinction in both world wars, and between 1946 and 1952 served as the Governor General of Canada. He was born in London, United Kingdom, to parents of noble heritage, and was educated at English public schoo... more

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  • Dec 10, 1891

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  • Jun 16, 1969 (age 77 years)

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