Person    | Male  Born 10/12/1891  Died 16/6/1969

Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis

Military commander. Born London of Anglo-Irish descent. Served in both world wars. A keen artist (painter and sculptor) as well as a excellent sportsman. We note this because these two attributes are very rare in one individual. Colonel of the Irish Guards 1946-9. Then Governor-General of Canada. Died in hospital in Slough, following a heart attack.

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Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis

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Earl Alexander of Tunis

{On the front of the plinth:} Field Marshal the Earl Alexander of Tunis, 1891...

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