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Taste is, in general, considered as that faculty of the human mind by which we perceive and enjoy whatever is beautiful or sublime in the works of nature or art.

Sir Archibald Alison, 2nd Baronet

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Sir Archibald Alison, 2nd Baronet
Age: 81 †
Born: 1826
Born: January 21
Died: 1907
Died: February 5
Military Officer
Edinburgh
Scotland
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