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  • NAME: Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander
  • OCCUPATION: General, Political Leader
  • BIRTH DATE: December 10, 1891
  • DEATH DATE: June 16, 1969
  • EDUCATION: Royal Military College
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
  • PLACE OF DEATH: Slough, England
  • Full Name: Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander

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British commander Harold Alexander fought in both World War I and World War II, during which he helped drive Nazi forces from Northern Africa.

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British commander Harold Alexander fought in both world wars. In World War II he helped drive Nazi forces from Northern Africa and assisted U.S. commander George Patton with campaigns in Italy. He later served as minister of defense under Winston Churchill.

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