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Men are not hanged for stealing horses, but that horses may not be stolen.

George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax

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George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax
Age: 61 †
Born: 1633
Born: November 11
Died: 1695
Died: April 5
English Statesman
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County of York
George Saville
1st Marquis of Halifax
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Marquis of Halifax
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