James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin
July 20, 1811 – November 20, 1863
British colonial administrator who was Governor General of the Province of Canada, led missions to China and Japan, ordered the burning of the Old Summer Palace in 1860, and was Viceroy of India.
Offices held
Jan 30, 1847 – Dec 19, 1854
Preceded by
Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart Succeeded by
Edmund Walker Head
Charles Cathcart, 2nd Earl Cathcart Succeeded by
Edmund Walker Head
Mar 21, 1862 – Nov 20, 1863
Preceded by
Charles Canning Succeeded by
Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala
Charles Canning Succeeded by
Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala
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James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin
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