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It is a truism to say that the dog is largely what his master makes of him: he can be savage and dangerous, untrustworthy, cringing and fearful or he can be faithful and loyal, courageous and the best of companions and allies.

Ranulph Fiennes

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Ranulph Fiennes
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: March 7
Athletics Competitor
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Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes
Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes
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