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Lord William George Frederick Cavendish Bentinck 1802–48, English politician and sportsman, known as Lord George. Although he entered Parliament in 1826, he was known primarily for his horse-racing activities until in 1846 he emerged as a leading opponent of the repeal of the corn laws. His brilliant leadership, with Disraeli, of the protectionists was cut short by his sudden death.
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