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Page 55
... career . At the time that Fitzgerald attempted to storm the Club , elections took place between II p.m. and one o'clock in the morning . There had to be at least twelve members present , and with twelve to twenty - four voting , two ...
... career . At the time that Fitzgerald attempted to storm the Club , elections took place between II p.m. and one o'clock in the morning . There had to be at least twelve members present , and with twelve to twenty - four voting , two ...
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... career . In 1821 he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , where he was a conspicuous success during his seven years in Dublin . Ultimately before retiring from public life he was for a short period Lord Chamberlain of the Household ...
... career . In 1821 he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , where he was a conspicuous success during his seven years in Dublin . Ultimately before retiring from public life he was for a short period Lord Chamberlain of the Household ...
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... career . If the early career of Lord Erskine was a little unconventional for a man destined to achieve the Woolsack , the later career of a man elected to Brooks's at much the same time was even more unorthodox . This was Lord Edward ...
... career . If the early career of Lord Erskine was a little unconventional for a man destined to achieve the Woolsack , the later career of a man elected to Brooks's at much the same time was even more unorthodox . This was Lord Edward ...
Contents
Foreword | 11 |
Early Elections | 19 |
Gaming and the Betting Book I | 35 |
Copyright | |
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